Enhanced stone-free rates with suctioning ureteral access sheath vs. traditional sheath in retrograde intrarenal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background As a safe approach to the upper urinary tract, flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy (fURL) is a widely accepted treatment for nephrolithiasis. Sometimes, this technique can rely on the natural expulsion of stones, increasing the risk of infections and stone recurrence. To mitigate...

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Main Authors: Felipe Giraldo Alvarez Gonçalves, Breno Cordeiro Porto, Bruno Damico Terada, João Victor Gruner Turco Spilborghs, Carlo Camargo Passerotti, Rodrigo A. S. Sardenberg, Jose Pinhata Otoch, Jose Arnaldo Shiomi Da Cruz
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Urology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-025-01775-x
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