Retrograde Ureteral Stents Versus Percutaneous Nephrostomy in the Management of Malignant Ureteral Obstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: To evaluate outcomes in cancer patients with ureteral obstruction by comparison of retrograde stenting and percutaneous nephrostomy techniques.

Methods: Systematic review of all studies up to October 2023. Studies were identified from all major databases including MEDLINE, Cochrane, and EMBASE.

A literature review on the role of chemical sphincterotomy after Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy.

Objective: A literature review of agents used to induce chemical sphincterotomy after hemorrhoidectomy.

Methods: Electronic databases were searched from January 1935 to August 2010.

Results: Two randomized controlled trials compared calcium channel blockers (Ca2) with placebo.

A meta-analysis of outcomes after open and laparoscopic Nissen's fundoplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children.

The objective of this study is to meta-analyse the published literature comparing outcomes after open (ONF) versus laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children. Electronic databases were searched from January 1993 to October 2009. A systematic review was performed to obtain a summative outcome.

Elective laparoscopic sigmoid resection for diverticular disease has fewer complications than conventional surgery: a meta-analysis.

Background: We performed a meta-analysis of published literature comparing the complications after open and laparoscopic elective sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease.

Methods: Electronic databases were searched from January 1991 to March 2009. A systematic review was performed to obtain a summative outcome.