Laparoscopic cryoablation vs. percutaneous cryoablation for treatment of small renal masses: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Laparoscopic cryoablation (LCA) and percutaneous cryoablation(PCA) have been used on patients with small renal masses(SRMs) for many years. However, clinical studies assessing their feasibility and safety have reported contradictory outcomes. This systematic evaluation was performed to obtain comprehensive evidence with regard to the feasibility and safety of PCA compared with LCA.

Methods

A systematic search of Embase, Pubmed, Medline, the Cochrane Library were performed to identify studies that compared LCA with PCA were published up to Mar 2016. Outcomes of interest included perioperative, pathologic variables, and complications.

Results

Thirteen studies estimating LCA versus PCA were included for meta-analysis. Patients undergoing PCA were significantly ol

SUBMITTER: Jiang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5432364 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature