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The following is a summary of “Research on urological complication between before and after ureteric tubing removal in urinary organ transplant,” published in the November 2024 issue of Urology by Abern et al.
The optimal timing of ureteric tube removal in urinary organ transplant recipients is debated.
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to compare urological complications between early and late ureteric tube removal in urinary organ transplant recipients.
They compared major urological complications, including tract infections, between early and late ureteric tube removal in urinary organ transplant recipients. The analysis followed PRISMA guidelines and the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Data was collected through literature review and analyzed.
The results showed that 17 studies were conducted with varying tube removal endpoints. The incidence of tract infections was significantly lower in the early ureteric tube removal group. However, no difference in major urological complications was observed. Evidence suggested that early timing of tube removal should be considered to reduce major urological complications and tract infection rates.
The study concluded that there was no difference in major urological complications between early and late ureteric tube removal. They found that early removal within 2 weeks reduced tract infections and was the optimal timing.
