Effect of infundibulopelvic angle on outcomes of ureteroscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The infundibulo-pelvic angle (IPA) is reportedly a predictor of successful ureteroscopy for lower pole renal stones, however there is uncertainty at which IPA success is likely. We therefore aimed to perform a meta-analysis and determine at which the angle of likely success and failure.

Methods

We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis as per Cochrane guidelines in accordance to the PRISMA statement. The review was registered with PROSPERO prior to commencement (ID: CRD42022296732). We included studies reporting on outcomes of ureteroscopy for lower pole stones, with IPA. We excluded patients undergoing alternative treatments for lower pole stones, anatomical abnormalities and studies with < 10 patients. We assessed bias with the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. We p

SUBMITTER: Leighton J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11252207 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature