Comparing two types of mini kidney stone surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of finishing mini-PCNL surgery for kidney stones: leaving only a tiny tube (tubeless) or leaving no tubes at all (total tubeless). It aims to see which approach causes less discomfort and faster recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have kidney stones between 20 and 40 millimeters in size.
- You are scheduled for mini-PCNL surgery on one kidney.
- You do not have a urinary tract infection before surgery.
- You have no birth defects in your urinary system.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder.
- You are not planning to have a second surgery for leftover stones larger than 4 millimeters.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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