Outcomes of Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Pediatric Patients with Spinal Deformities: A Controlled Comparative Study

Urolithiasis remains a significant public health concern worldwide. In developed countries, pediatric stone disease accounts for approximately 1–5% of all urinary tract stones, whereas this figure rises to nearly 30% in developing nations [1]. Over the past 25 years, the incidence of urolithiasis in children has shown a consistent upward trend.