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World J Clin Pediatr. Mar 9, 2026; 15(1): 115147
Published online Mar 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i1.115147
Published online Mar 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i1.115147
Table 5 Comparison of endoscopic ureterolithotripsy outcomes by age group
| Parameter | 4-7 years (n = 19) | 8-10 years (n = 40) | 11-14 years (n = 75) | 15-18 years (n = 116) | P (ANOVA) | P (Tukey post hoc) |
| Stone-free rate (%) | 89 | 91 | 94 | 96 | 0.12 | - |
| Operative time (minutes) | 49.3 ± 12.5 | 45.8 ± 10.2 | 41.2 ± 9.8 | 39.5 ± 8.7 | 0.03 | 4-7 vs 15-18 (P < 0.05) |
| Complication rate (%) | 15.5 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 5.7 | 0.02 | 4-7 vs 11-14, 15-18 (P < 0.05) |
| Hospital stay (days) | 2.6 ± 0.7 | 2.4 ± 0.5 | 2.2 ± 0.5 | 2.0 ± 0.4 | 0.04 | 4-7 vs 15-18 (P < 0.05) |
- Citation: Khudaybergenov U, Shomarufov A, Abdukarimov O, Nadjimitdinov Y. Efficacy and safety of semirigid ureterolithotripsy in pediatric urolithiasis: Retrospective analysis from a tertiary center. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(1): 115147
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