Journal article
Meta-analysis of Transperitoneal Versus Retroperitoneal Approaches of Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty for Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approaches of laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP) for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) with meta-analysis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) comparing transperitoneal LP (TLP) and retroperitoneal LP (RLP) were included systematically using Medline, Embase, and The Cochrane Library. Outcomes were success rate, …
Authors
Wu Y; Dong Q; Han P; Liu L; Wang L; Wei Q
Journal
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, Vol. 22, No. 7, pp. 658–662
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert
Publication Date
September 2012
DOI
10.1089/lap.2011.0508
ISSN
1092-6429