Comparison of non-laser and laser transvenous lead extraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is performed using non-laser and laser techniques with overall high efficacy and safety. Variation in outcomes between the two approaches does exist with limited comparative evidence in the literature. We sought to compare non-laser and laser TLE in a meta-analysis.

Methods and results

We searched Medline, Embase, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, and CENTRAL databases for TLE studies published between 1991 and 2021. From the included 68 studies, safety and efficacy data were carefully evaluated and extracted. Aggregated cases of outcomes were used to calculate odds ratio (OR), and pooled rates were synthesized from eligible studies to compare non-laser and laser techniques. Subgroup comparison of rotational tool and laser extraction was also

SUBMITTER: Akhtar Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10638006 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature