Accuracy of novel urinary biomarker tests in the diagnosis of prostate cancer: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to conduct a network meta-analysis comparing the diagnostic value of different urinary markers for prostate cancer.

Methods

As of June 2022, the literature was retrieved by searching Pubmed, EMBASE, Web of Science databases and other databases. The methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration’s risk of bias tool, and publication bias was assessed using funnel plots. The surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) values ​​was used to determine the most effective diagnostic method and the data were analyzed accordingly using data analysis software.

Results

A total of 16 articles was included including 9952 patients. The ranking results of network meta-analysis showed that th

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9706202 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature