August 12, 2025World Journal of UrologyOpen Access

The influence of pre-stenting and drugs on the outcomes of ureteroscopy for kidney and ureteral stone disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by the EAU Section of Endourology

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MAIN FINDING: Pre-stenting and medical therapy significantly reduced failure rates in ureteroscopy for kidney stones.
KEY EVIDENCE: Analysis of 16 studies revealed a relative ratio of 0.44 for failure rates, indicating improved access success.
APPROACH: Systematic review conducted following PRISMA guidelines with randomized controlled trials comparing outcomes with and without pre-stenting.
SIGNIFICANCE: Findings support using preoperative interventions to improve patient outcomes, suggesting better procedural efficiency.

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Systematic review shows pre-stenting and alpha-blockers improve outcomes in kidney stones, indicating their efficacy in reducing complications and enhancing success rates.

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Systematic review shows pre-stenting and alpha-blockers improve outcomes in kidney stones, indicating their efficacy in reducing complications and enhancing success rates.

The influence of pre-stenting and drugs on the outcomes of ureteroscopy for kidney and ureteral stone disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by the EAU Section of Endourology

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The influence of pre-stenting and drugs on the outcomes of ureteroscopy for kidney and ureteral stone disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by the EAU Section of Endourology

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