Table 2. Analysis of Variables and Immediate Post-Operative Stone-Free Rates.
Variables | Number of Cases | Stone-Free Rate, No. (%) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Indication | 0.045 | ||
Primary RIRS | 42 | 27 (64.3) | |
Secondary RIRS | 23 | 9 (39.1) | |
Location | 0.107 | ||
Lower pole with or without others | 27 | 12 (44.4) | |
Others | 38 | 24 (63.2) | |
Cumulative stone burden (mm2) | 0.273 | ||
Less than 80 | 44 | 26 (59.1) | |
80 and above | 21 | 10 (47.6) | |
Radio-opacity | 0.141 | ||
Yes | 51 | 26 (51.0) | |
No | 14 | 10 (71.4) | |
Combination with ureteral stone | 0.236 | ||
Yes | 10 | 4 (40.0) | |
No | 55 | 32 (58.2) |