Conclusion
In conclusion, the present study is the first study the effect of CCI on complications and outcomes in elderly patients following PCNL and RIRS. Both PCNL and RIRS are equally effective and acceptable treatment modalities for elderly patients with renal stones. PCNL had significantly higher rates of stone clearance, but higher complication compared to RIRS. CCI may be considered an acceptable predictive factor for higher complication rates; therefore, RIRS might be a safer alternative treatment method in older patients with high CCI scores. Further prospective randomized studies will reveal more detailed insights with larger patient series.
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