Combined scope procedure for large kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to remove large, branching kidney stones (staghorn stones) using two types of scopes through the back and urinary tract. It aims to see if this method is safe and effective, possibly leading to better stone removal with less harm.
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Who can take part
- You have a large, branching kidney stone (called a staghorn stone) confirmed by a CT scan.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are healthy enough to have surgery.
- You can understand and agree to take part in the study.
- You do not have only one kidney or a kidney shaped differently from normal.
- You do not have severe kidney infection, uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure, bleeding problems, or a mental health condition that would make surgery unsafe.
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