A meta-analysis: retrograde intrarenal surgery vs. percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children.

ABSTRACT:

Backgrounds

The increasing prevalence of pediatric kidney stones worldwide makes minimally invasive lithotripsy like retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) more prevalent. However, their safety and efficacy are controversial. Consequently, a meta-analysis of the comparison between RIRS and PCNL is conducted.

Methods

Clinical trials were selected from PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases. The data extraction and study quality assessment were performed by two individuals independently. The data relating to therapeutic effects were extracted and analyzed by Review manager 5.4.

Results

Thirteen studies involving 1,019 patients were included. The micro-PCNL excelled in stone-free rate (P = 0.003), postoperative

SUBMITTER: Yuan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10185757 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature