Comparison of regional and general anesthesia for retrograde intrarenal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for urolithiasis under different anesthesia methods based on current evidence.

Materials and methods

In March 2022, systematic research was conducted using the databases PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library to compare outcomes of RIRS with regional anesthesia (RA) or general anesthesia (GA) through randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies. Data analysis was performed using the comprehensive meta-analysis software version 3.

Results

Eight RCTs and one retrospective study, involving a total of 2,111 individuals, were included in the current review. Pooled data revealed no significant statistical differences in RIRS under RA compared to RIRS

SUBMITTER: Ho Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12018349 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature