A prospective study to compare the outcomes of supine versus prone mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy for management of renal pelvic stones larger than 2 cm

Abstract

Aim: To compare the outcomes of supine versus prone mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy for management of renal pelvic stones larger than 2 cm. Material and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at Department of Urology, MMIMSR, Mullana, Ambala from June 2023 to June 2025 among 50 patients with renal pelvic stones more than 2 cm. They were alternatively allocated to group A and B. Group A included patients undergoing supine mini PCNL, while patients undergoing prone mini PCNL were included in group B. Results: Nephrostomy was kept in 2 (8%) patients in supine mini-PCNL group while 18 (72%) patients among prone mini-PCNL group. There was a significant difference in the number of patients having nephrostomy (p