A comparative meta-analysis on bilateral same-session and unilateral retrograde intrarenal surgery for kidney stones
摘要
To compare the safety and efficacy of bilateral same-session retrograde intrarenal surgery (B-RIRS) and unilateral retrograde intrarenal surgery (U-RIRS) for treating renal stones, focusing on stone-free rates (SFR), complications, retreatment rates, operative time, and hospital stay.
Materials and methodsA systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Seven comparative studies met the inclusion criteria. Primary outcomes included SFR and complications (minor: Clavien-Dindo I–II; major: III–V); secondary outcomes comprised retreatment rates, operative time, and hospital stay. Random-effects models were used to generate pooled odds ratios (OR) for categorical outcomes and mean differences (MD) for continuous variables. Subgroup analyses compared adult-only populations with elderly-inclusive cohorts.
ResultsA total of 1,218 patients from seven studies were analyzed. Overall, B-RIRS showed no statistically significant difference in SFR (OR 0.73; 95% CI, 0.43–1.23) compared to U-RIRS, yet subgroup analyses indicated that elderly populations tended to have lower SFR with bilateral procedures. B-RIRS was associated with higher minor (OR 2.55; 95% CI, 1.33–4.90) and major complications (OR 3.16; 95% CI, 1.38–7.24), increased retreatment needs (OR 2.46; 95% CI, 1.48–4.08), and longer operative times (MD 24.99 min; 95% CI, 17.48–32.50). Hospital stay was similar between groups.
ConclusionsAlthough B-RIRS facilitates management by reducing multiple anesthesia exposures and maintaining similar SFRs, it appears to be linked with increased complication and retreatment rates, especially in elderly or comorbidity-heavy populations. Carefully selected patients may see more comparable complications. Future randomized trials are needed to confirm these subgroup findings, standardize stone-free definitions, and refine selection criteria for bilateral same-session RIRS.