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Meta-Analysis of Stenting versus Non-Stenting for the Treatment of Ureteral Stones

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  • Hai Wang
  • Libo Man
  • Guizhong Li
  • Guanglin Huang
  • Ning Liu
  • Jianwei Wang

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Background and aim: Ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URL) and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) are two widely used methods for the treatment of ureteral stones. The need for ureteral stenting during these procedures is controversial. In this meta-analysis, we evaluated the benefits and disadvantages of ureteral stents for the treatment of ureteral stones. Methods: Databases including PubMed, Embase and Cochrane library were selected for systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing outcomes with or without stenting during URL and ESWL. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 and STATA 13.0 software. Results: We identified 22 RCTs comparing stenting and non-stenting. The stented group was associated with longer operation time (WMD: 4.93; 95% CI: 2.07 to 7.84; p

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  • Hai Wang & Libo Man & Guizhong Li & Guanglin Huang & Ning Liu & Jianwei Wang, 2017. "Meta-Analysis of Stenting versus Non-Stenting for the Treatment of Ureteral Stones," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(1), pages 1-18, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0167670
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0167670
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    1. Zhenghao Wang & Yunjin Bai & Jia Wang, 2020. "Effects of diuretic administration on outcomes of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(3), pages 1-8, March.

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