Comparative efficacy of different surgical techniques for pediatric urolithiasis-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior research has assessed a range of surgical treatments for pediatric urolithiasis, emphasizing the necessity of tailor-made therapeutic approaches. These studies also show the adaptability of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), and shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in managing diverse stone dimensions. The goal of this research was to examine the effectiveness of these varying surgical methods in treating pediatric urolithiasis.

Methods

Seven digital databases were explored to gather pertinent studies, following the guidelines established by the PRISMA protocol. The retrieved studies were subsequently scrutinized to draw comparisons between the stone-free rate (SFR) and the rate of complications associated with PCNL, RIRS, and

SUBMITTER: Alzahrani MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11291404 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature