Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy between Transperitoneal and Retroperitoneal Approach of Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy for the Treatment of Large ( & gt;10mm) and Proximal Ureteral Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

CONCLUSION: In the treatment of large and proximal ureteral calculi, LTU has a significantly higher single-procedure success rate and a higher rate of postoperative paralytic ileus than LRU. However, the complication was well-tolerated. The small sample size and limited, including studies, were the main limitations.PMID:33786809 | DOI:10.22037/uj.v16i7.5588
Source: Urology Journal - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research