Paediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy (P-PCNL) reporting checklist

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Urology
• Surgical Reporting Standards

Background:

• Reporting in pediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) studies currently lacks standardization.
• Heterogeneity in reporting practices and debates on best practice patterns exist.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a standardized reporting checklist for pediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) studies.
• To improve and standardize the quality of reporting in this specific surgical field.

Main Methods:

• A systematic review of relevant literature was conducted to identify key reporting items.
• A draft checklist was formulated based on literature findings.
• The checklist underwent iterative review, revision, and consensus-building processes.

Main Results:

• A finalized reporting checklist for pediatric PCNL was established.
• The checklist comprises four main sections: study details, pre-operative, operative, and post-operative information.
• It includes 18 sub-items, with high-importance recommendations highlighted.

Conclusions:

• The developed checklist serves as a practical tool for clinicians and researchers involved in pediatric PCNL.
• It aims to enhance consistency and quality in reporting for studies on pediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
• The checklist is relevant for addressing current heterogeneity and guiding best practice discussions.