Does Pre-Stenting influence Outcomes of Shockwave Lithotripsy? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

E BrainRobert Michael Geraghty Lazaros Tzelves Panagiotis MourmourisN ChatzikrachtisM KaravitakisA SkolarikosBhaskar Kumar Somani

Published in: BJU international (2023)

There is a reduced risk of steinstrasse in patients undergoing SWL with double J stent compared to SWL alone. However, there is no significant difference in the risk of other post-operative complications. Use of a double J stent has no effect on the efficacy of SWL, with no significant difference in stone free rate.

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patients undergoing
risk factors
antiplatelet therapy
metabolic syndrome
atrial fibrillation
weight loss
glycemic control