RIRS or PCNL for Kidney Stones: Why Might Your Urologist Recommend One Over the Other?
RIRS and PCNL are both minimally invasive procedures used to treat kidney stones, but the better option depends mainly on the stone’s size, location, complexity and your overall health. RIRS removes or breaks stones using a flexible instrument passed through the natural urinary passage, while PCNL reaches the kidney through a small incision in the…