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Study quality was assessed using the RoB 2 tool for randomized controlled trials and the ROBINS-I tool for non-randomized studies. Primary outcomes included success rates at 1, 3, 6, and 12\u00a0months, and complication rates. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a random-effects model. When data were available, exploratory analyses were performed according to metallic stent type.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The success rates at 3, 6, and 12\u00a0months were consistently higher in patients with metal stents (ORs 5.14, 2.70, and 3.67, respectively) than in those with polymer stents. The overall rate of complications did not differ significantly between the two groups; however, a higher risk of complications was observed in studies using covered metallic stents (OR 4.45, 95% CI 1.57\u201312.62).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Compared with polymer ureteral stents, metallic ureteral stents demonstrated higher success rates in patients with MUO, particularly at longer follow-up, albeit with an increased risk of complications. 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