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This study aims to conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis to compare the efficacy of various analgesic strategies for PCNL.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We searched PubMed, ScienceDirect, ClinicalTrials.gov, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Ovid and EMBASE to identify all relevant randomised controlled trials published up to January 2024. Our review was prospectively registered with PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024504578). The identified methods included erector spinae plane block (ESPB), paravertebral block (PVB), intercostal nerve block (ICNB), quadratus lumborum block (QLB) and local infiltration. Our primary outcomes consisted of 24-h cumulative opioid consumption and the time to first use of opioid medication postoperatively. Secondary outcomes encompassed pain scores at 2, 6, 12 and 24 h postoperatively, as well as occurrences of postoperative nausea and vomiting.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Overall, 27 trials met our inclusion criteria. QLB, PVB and ESPB demonstrated significant advantages in reducing 24-h postoperative opioid consumption and providing effective analgesia at all measured postoperative time points within 24 h, compared to the placebo group. However, there was no statistical difference between the three interventions. Similarly, there were no statistical differences in all outcomes between the ICNB and infiltration groups compared to the placebo group.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>ESPB, PVB and QLB offer significant analgesic benefits for PCNL compared to placebo, with no significant differences in efficacy among them. 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