Comparison of the efficacy and safety of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus retrograde intrarenal surgery for the treatment of kidney stones in overweight or obese patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To discuss the differences in the effectiveness and security of kidney stones in overweight or obese patients by mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MiniPCNL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS).

Materials and methods

We exhaustively searched numerous databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and CNKI, covering all records from their initiation date until September 2023. This included controlled trials focusing on the use of MiniPCNL and RIRS in the treatment of kidney stones in overweight or obese patients. The gathered data was then analyzed using the Review Manager 5.4 software.

Results

9 studies including 1122 patients were included. Meta-analysis showed that: The MiniPCNL group had higher overall complications, grade I c

SUBMITTER: Qiu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11539576 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature