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This technique has been reported to improve the stone-free rate (SFR) while reducing complications commonly associated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). However, most available evidence comes from single-center studies with relatively small cohorts. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare perioperative outcomes between the two procedures.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases was conducted to identify both randomized and nonrandomized studies comparing ECIRS and PCNL. Primary outcomes included SFR after a single session, need for ancillary treatments, and major complications (Clavien\u2013Dindo grade \u22653). Secondary outcomes were transfusion rates, operative time, and hospital stay. Random-effects models were applied when heterogeneity was high (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      &gt; 50%). Results were expressed as odds ratios (ORs) and mean differences (MDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Fifteen studies (12 retrospective and 3 randomized) involving 1988 patients were included. A significantly higher SFR (OR 3.02, 95% CI: 2.40\u20133.80;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001) and a lower need for ancillary procedures (OR 0.20, 95% CI: 0.13\u20130.31;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001) were observed with ECIRS. Similarly, a lower rate of major complications (OR 0.58, 95% CI: 0.34\u20130.97;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.03) and transfusions (OR 0.49, 95% CI: 0.28\u20130.88;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.01) also favored ECIRS. Operative time (MD \u22129.25 minutes, 95% CI: \u221216.82 to \u22121.67;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.01) and hospital stay (MD \u22121.61 days, 95% CI: \u22122.54 to \u22120.69;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.0006) were significantly longer in the PCNL group.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>ECIRS achieved higher single-session SFRs without increasing major complications or transfusion rates. This technique may also reduce operative time and hospital stay, particularly when performed by experienced endourologists. Given that most included studies were retrospective, further randomized trials are required to strengthen the evidence base and better define the clinical role of ECIRS.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1177\/08927790251411923","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,20]],"date-time":"2026-01-20T05:27:00Z","timestamp":1768886820000},"page":"651-659","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery\n                    <i>vs<\/i>\n                    Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"],"prefix":"10.1177","volume":"40","author":[{"given":"Alejandro","family":"Calvillo-Ramirez","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Surgery, Section of Urology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA."}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Felipe","family":"Pauchard","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA."}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Alec","family":"Anceno","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA."}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Christopher J.","family":"del Rio-Martinez","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Monterrey, Mexico."}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Jessica Edith","family":"Acevedo-Rodriguez","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Guadalajara, Mexico."}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Jesse","family":"Sanchez Cardenas","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California, Ensenada, Mexico."}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"David E.","family":"Hinojosa-Gonzalez","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA."}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Jose A.","family":"Salvad\u00f3","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA."}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"179","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,19]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_3_2_2_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.euf.2022.06.014"},{"key":"e_1_3_2_3_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.juro.2016.05.090"},{"key":"e_1_3_2_4_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.ijsu.2016.11.007"},{"key":"e_1_3_2_5_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.euf.2017.05.001"},{"key":"e_1_3_2_6_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s40064-016-3017-4"},{"key":"e_1_3_2_7_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.eururo.2008.07.073"},{"key":"e_1_3_2_8_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1007\/s11255-025-04445-x"},{"key":"e_1_3_2_9_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.5152\/tud.2020.20282"},{"issue":"2","key":"e_1_3_2_10_2","first-page":"171","article-title":"Is endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery ready for primetime in endourology? 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