Silodosin before surgery to help pass an access sheath
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether taking silodosin before flexible ureteroscopy makes it easier to place a special tube (ureteral access sheath) used during kidney stone surgery. If it works, it may make the procedure more feasible and smoother for people having the planned surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are having flexible ureteroscopy for a kidney stone (renal stone)
- Your surgeon plans to use a ureteral access sheath during the procedure
- You are 18 years of age or older
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