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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 18 years or older * Have a CT scan showing renal stones 1-3cm in length * Patients who will be able to read, understand, and complete patient questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant individuals * Those with anomalous renal anatomy * Patients with a urinary diversion (ex: Ileal conduit, reservoir, bladder substitute, etc.) * Any condition rendering patient medically unfit to undergo either procedure (Bleeding diasthesis) * Patients who lack decisional capacity * Patients who are non-english speakers\* * Non-recruitment of non-english speakers is due to the study being a small pilot study that is used to assess the stone free rate for patients treated with a ureteroscopy or mini-PCNL using ClearPETRA suction access sheaths in a small portion of our patient population seeking treatment for stones. The team also does not possess the bandwidth or personnel to consent patients who are non-English speaking.