Effect of initial drainage method on retrograde intrarenal surgery outcomes in acute calcular pyelonephritis: a prospective comparative study

Key Points

• Outcomes are significantly affected by the drainage method used during surgery, enhancing patient recovery and complication rates.
• Key findings indicate a notable difference in surgical success rates, with one method outperforming the other by 25%.
• Prospective comparative study assessing different drainage methods in 50 cases of acute calcular pyelonephritis indicates clinical effectiveness.
• Indicates that choosing the right drainage method in patients with acute calcular pyelonephritis could lead to improved clinical outcomes.