In the decades, since the advent of shockwave lithotripsy, instrumentation and\ntechniques in both ureteroscopic and percutaneous stone management have\nimproved exponentially, leading to both increased success and lower complication\nrates. As a result, there have been some controversies revolving around the\ntherapeutic modality of choice for specific stones in terms of their size and location.\nThis review seeks to provide some clarity to the decision-making process\nwith emphasis on patient comfort and choice and due consideration being given\nto the potential complications associated with the various treatment modalities.
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