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Prone versus supine PNL: a systematic review and metaanalysis of current literature


Keller, Etienne Xavier; De Coninck, Vincent; Proietti, Silvia; Talso, Michele; Emiliani, Esteban; Ploumidis, Achilles; Mantica, Guglielmo; Somani, Bhaskar K; Traxer, Olivier; Scarpa, Roberto M; Esperto, Francesco (2021). Prone versus supine PNL: a systematic review and metaanalysis of current literature. Minerva Urologica E Nefrologica = the Italian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, 73(1):50-58.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) can be performed either in prone or supine position. This study aimed at gathering together randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing efficacy and safety between prone and supine PNL.

EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Systematic review of literature was conducted using the Scopus, Medline and Web of Science databases. Study selection, data extraction and quality assessment were independently assessed by two authors. Meta-analysis was performed with Review Manager 5.3. Sensitivity analyses were performed to exclude studies with high risk of bias.

EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: Pooled data from 12 studies including 1290 patients were available for analysis. Only one study was found to have overall low risk of bias. Significantly shorter operative time was found in favor of supine PNL (mean difference 13 minutes, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.4 - 22.7; p < 0.01). Stone-free rate (SFR) ≥ 14 days after surgery was significantly higher in prone PNL (odds ratio (OR) 2.15, 95% CI 1.07 - 4.34; p = 0.03). Significantly higher fever rate was found in prone PNL (OR 1.60, 95% CI 1.03 - 2.47; p = 0.04). Overall SFR, hospital stay length, complications rate, transfusions rate and blood loss, as well as non-lower calyx puncture rate, puncture attempts and tubeless intervention rate did not differ between prone and supine PNL (p > 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS: Efficacy of PNL seems balanced between prone and supine position, with comparable overall SFR and shorter operative time in favor of supine PNL. Safety of PNL appears in favor of supine PNL, with lower fever rate. Because of study heterogeneity and possible risks of outcome bias, results from this study should be interpreted with caution. Altogether, both prone and supine PNL account for appropriate therapy options.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) can be performed either in prone or supine position. This study aimed at gathering together randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing efficacy and safety between prone and supine PNL.

EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Systematic review of literature was conducted using the Scopus, Medline and Web of Science databases. Study selection, data extraction and quality assessment were independently assessed by two authors. Meta-analysis was performed with Review Manager 5.3. Sensitivity analyses were performed to exclude studies with high risk of bias.

EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: Pooled data from 12 studies including 1290 patients were available for analysis. Only one study was found to have overall low risk of bias. Significantly shorter operative time was found in favor of supine PNL (mean difference 13 minutes, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.4 - 22.7; p < 0.01). Stone-free rate (SFR) ≥ 14 days after surgery was significantly higher in prone PNL (odds ratio (OR) 2.15, 95% CI 1.07 - 4.34; p = 0.03). Significantly higher fever rate was found in prone PNL (OR 1.60, 95% CI 1.03 - 2.47; p = 0.04). Overall SFR, hospital stay length, complications rate, transfusions rate and blood loss, as well as non-lower calyx puncture rate, puncture attempts and tubeless intervention rate did not differ between prone and supine PNL (p > 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS: Efficacy of PNL seems balanced between prone and supine position, with comparable overall SFR and shorter operative time in favor of supine PNL. Safety of PNL appears in favor of supine PNL, with lower fever rate. Because of study heterogeneity and possible risks of outcome bias, results from this study should be interpreted with caution. Altogether, both prone and supine PNL account for appropriate therapy options.

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Contributors:European Association of Urology - European Society of Residents in Urology (EAU-ESRU)
Item Type:Journal Article, refereed, further contribution
Communities & Collections:04 Faculty of Medicine > University Hospital Zurich > Urological Clinic
Dewey Decimal Classification:610 Medicine & health
Language:English
Date:February 2021
Deposited On:29 Jan 2021 10:07
Last Modified:25 Nov 2023 02:46
Publisher:Edizioni Minerva Medica
ISSN:0393-2249
OA Status:Closed
Publisher DOI:https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6051.20.03960-0
PubMed ID:33016031