Comparison of safety and efficacy of different positions in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a network Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Various new positions for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) were proposed to reduce the limitations of the traditional position. This study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the different PCNL positions.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to April 18, 2023. We collected five common surgical positions used for PCNL: oblique supine position (OSP), supine position (SP), flank position (FP), split-leg oblique supine/flank position (SLP), and prone position (PP). Paired and network meta-analysis were conducted to compare relevant outcomes, including complications, operative time, stone free rates, hospital stay and hemoglobin loss among these different posit

SUBMITTER: Li P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11020106 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature