Insights and outcomes of day-case percutaneous nephrolithotomy: results of a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditionally performed as an inpatient procedure, day-case or ambulatory percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has emerged in recent years as a promising alternative offering the potential to reduce hospital admissions and healthcare costs, without compromising patient outcomes.

Objectives

Conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to critically evaluate the efficacy, safety and overall outcomes of day-case PCNL.

Design

The systematic review was conducted in line with PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses).

Data sources and methods

We conducted a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, CENTRAL and Cochrane Databases from inception until January 2025 (CRD42024584357). The PICO

SUBMITTER: Suresh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12559678 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature