Journal of endourology
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Journal of endourology · Dec 2010
Randomized clinical trials presented at the World Congress of Endourology: how is the quality of reporting?
To assess the quality of reporting of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) presented in abstract form at the annual World Congress of Endourology (WCE) and evaluate their course of subsequent publication. ⋯ Although representing a small portion of the overall number of abstracts, there has been a steady increase of presentation of RCTs at the WCE over the assessed 3-year period. Most of the time they are recognized as RCTs in the abstract title. When applying the CONSORT criteria, necessary information to assess their methodologic quality is incomplete in some cases.
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Journal of endourology · Dec 2010
Is there a difference in outcomes between digital and fiberoptic flexible ureterorenoscopy procedures?
We aimed to compare the outcomes of patients who were treated using digital and fiberoptic flexible ureterorenoscopy (urs) for kidney stones. ⋯ Although the DFU have more limited maneuverability, comparable success rates can be achieved with both conventional and digital instruments. On the other hand, the DFU significantly reduced the operative time compared with the conventional one.