Suction use in ureterorenoscopy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Ureterorenoscopy is seeing a bloom of technological advances, one of which is incorporating suction. The objective of this study is to systematically review existing literature regarding suction use in rigid and flexible ureterorenoscopy and perform meta-analysis of studies comparing suction versus no suction ureteroscopy or mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

Methods

A literature search was performed (November 2023) in MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane CENTRAL. Study protocol was registered at PROSPERO (CRD42023482360). Comparative studies (observational and randomized) were eligible for inclusion if they compared suction versus no suction group and reported at least one primary outcome of interest (stone-free or complication rate).

Results

Sixteen studie

SUBMITTER: Tzelves L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11479806 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature