Is Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy a Game Changer for the Treatment of Renal Stones in Children?

Background: Mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL) is a newer surgical procedure that has changed the management of paediatric renal stones. Objective: To evaluate MPCNL morbidity and success rates for renal stones as a function of patient age in a paediatric cohort. Design, setting, and participants: This was a retrospective case series that included 143 consecutive patients younger than 17 yr who underwent MPCNL at our institution between January 2016 and November 2020. The patients were categorised into three different age groups