Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Conjunction with Negative Pressure Suction: an Effective and Safe Treatment for Renal Calculi: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

Abstract

Background: This study aims to provide a percutaneous nephrolithotomy in conjunction with negative pressure suction: an effective and safe treatment for renal calculi. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, this systematic review focused exclusively on full-text articles published in English between 2014 and 2024. Result: The study conducted a comprehensive review of over 100 publications sourced from reputable databases, including ScienceDirect, SagePub, and PubMed. Following an initial screening, five publications were identified as warranting more in-depth analysis. Consequently, a thorough review of these selected studies was performed to ensure a detailed and rigorous evaluation. Conclusion: PCNL decreases the duration of the surgery, postoperative problems, postoperative fever, septic shock, and intraoperative blood loss without raising the risk of septic shock as compared to the group not receiving negative pressure.