Table 2 Comparison of outcomes between both groups
Variables | EST/EPLBD (Group I) | EST (Group II) | Test χ2/t | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N | % | N | % | |||
Mechanical lithotripsy | 4 | 4.00 | 9 | 9.00 | 2.057 | 0.152 |
Stent insertion | 41 | 41.00 | 52 | 52.00 | 2.432 | 0.119 |
Procedure time (min) | ||||||
Range | 13–44 | 15–67 | − 2.427 | 0.016 | ||
Mean ± SD | 37.530 ± 8.061 | 40.790 ± 10.741 | ||||
Technical success rate | 100 | 100.00 | 100 | 100.00 | – | – |
Overall success of complete stone removal | 94 | 94.00 | 90 | 90.00 | 0.611 | 0.434 |
Number of endoscopic sessions | ||||||
1st session (initial success) | 84 | 89.36 | 73 | 81.11 | 5.868 | 0.053 |
2nd session | 10 | 10.64 | 12 | 13.33 | ||
3rd session | 0 | 0.00 | 5 | 5.56 | ||