Publications by authors named "Adriana Gomes Pereira de Lucena"

Introduction: Ureteroscopy lithotripsy (URSL) presents a therapeutic option for patients with proximal ureteral calculi warranting active removal. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of the reverse Trendelenburg (RT) position during this procedure.

Materials: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases to identify randomized controlled trials and observational studies comparing RT versus standard positioning (STD) in patients undergoing URSL for proximal ureteral stones.

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