... difference 1.48 [−2.55, 5.52], p = 0.47, I 2 = 0%, Fig.  5 ). Upper urinary stone Pre-stenting Ureteroscopy Meta-analysis Ureteroscopic lithotripsy is an important modality in the management of patients with upper urinary calculi. The EAU guidelines suggest it as a first-line treatment...

...Xueliang Chang; Yaxuan Wang; Jingdong Li; Zhenwei Han Introduction: The purpose of this article is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of prestenting (PS) versus non-PS (NPS) of flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) to treat large upper urinary stones. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature research...