Publications by authors named "Alejandro Calvillo-Ramirez"
Safety and effectiveness of preoperative stenting compared to non-stenting in ureteroscopy for urinary stone disease: a meta-analysis of comparative studies.
World J Urol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Ureteroscopy (URS) is a common surgical method for treating urinary stones smaller than 2 cm, and the use of preoperative stenting (PS) is debated regarding its benefits and outcomes compared to not using it (NPS).
- A comprehensive analysis of 23,668 patients from various studies found that PS led to higher stone-free rates (SFR) and lower rates of complications during and after surgery, particularly when flexible URS was used.
- Overall, PS appears to improve surgical outcomes without increasing complications, suggesting a need for further research on its cost-effectiveness and impact on patient quality of life.
Objective: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of PCNL performed as a day-case surgery in comparison to inpatient PCNL.
Methods: Databases were searched up to January 27, 2024, for randomized and non-randomized studies comparing outcomes between day-case PCNL and inpatient PCNL. Pooled data were analyzed using a random-effects (RE) model when Higgins I2% heterogeneity values were >50%; otherwise, a fixed-effects model was employed.
Background: In patients with unremarkable medical history, comprehensive preoperative hemostasis screening in elective neurosurgery remains debated. Comprehensive medical history has shown to be noninferior to coagulation profile to evaluate surgical outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the predictiveness of preoperative coagulation screening and medical history for surgical outcomes.
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