Reprint - Ureteral stent vs. no ureteral stent for ureteroscopy in the management of renal and ureteral calculi: A Cochrane review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We aimed to assess the effects of postoperative ureteral stent placement after uncomplicated ureteroscopy.

Methods

We performed a comprehensive search with no restrictions on publication language or status up to February 1, 2019. We only included randomized trials. Two review authors independently examined full-text reports, identified relevant studies, assessed the eligibility of studies for inclusion, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias. We performed statistical analyses using a random-effects model and assessed the certainty of the evidence according to GRADE.

Results

We included 23 studies with 2656 randomized patients. Primary outcomes: It is uncertain whether stenting reduces the number of unplanned return visits (very low certainty of evidenc

SUBMITTER: Ordonez M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7012284 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature