SynthesisPeerJ2023
Minimally invasive pyeloplasty versus open pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction in infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 8 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparative outcomes of robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopic pyeloplasty in pediatric patients: a decade of evidence.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- 0-6 months versus 6-12 months laparoscopic pyeloplasty in infants: impact on short-term renal ultrasonographic parameters.World journal of urology · 2026Article
- Initial experience with combined laparoscopic pyeloplasty with adjunct flexible ureteroscopy for management of ureteropelvic junction obstruction with renal calyceal stones in children: a retrospective study.International urology and nephrology · 2026Article
- Comparison of robot-assisted and laparoscopic pyeloplasty for primary pediatric ureteropelvic junction obstruction: a retrospective multicenter study.Scientific reports · 2026Observational
- Clinical value of the adjustable suspension technique in laparoscopic pyeloplasty.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Laparoscopic pyeloplasty in infants with ureteropelvic junction obstruction managed with the enhanced recovery after surgery approach: a single-center experience.BMC urology · 2025Article
- Association between platelet to lymphocyte ratio and febrile urinary tract infection after double-J stent removal in children underwent laparoscopic pyeloplasty.BMC urology · 2025Article
- Preliminary results of feasibility, safety and efficacy of robotic assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty with the SHURUI single-port robotic surgical platform in children.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Learning curve in robotic surgery for ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children: how to best define a reliable learning process through CUSUM analysis.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Feasibility analysis of ambulatory surgery in pediatric ureteropelvic junction obstruction.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Background: To compare the perioperative outcomes and success rates of minimally invasive pyeloplasty (MIP), including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty, with open pyeloplasty (OP) in infants. Materials and Methods: In September 2022, a systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library databases was undertaken. The systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, with the study registered prospectively in the PROSPERO database (CRD42022359475). Results: Eleven studies were included. Dichotomous and continuous variables were presented as odds ratios (OR) and standard mean differences (SMD), respectively, with their 95% confidence intervals (CI). Compared to OP, a longer operation time and shorter length of stay were associated with MIP (SMD: 0.96,95% CI: 0.30 to 1.62, Conclusions: Our meta-analysis demonstrates that MIP is a feasible and safe alternative to OP for infants, presenting comparable perioperative outcomes and similar success rates, albeit requiring longer operation times. However, it is essential to consider the limitations of our study, including the inclusion of studies with small sample sizes and the combination of both prospective and retrospective research designs.
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