Two kidney stone removal methods compared
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to remove kidney stones: mini-PCNL (a small incision in your back) versus flexible ureteroscopy with a suction sheath (a tube through the urinary tract). It aims to find which method works better and is safer for stones of this size.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have one or more kidney stones that are between 2 and 3 cm in size (measured by CT scan).
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have an active urinary tract infection.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or uncontrolled blood clotting problem.
- You do not have a kidney shape abnormality (like horseshoe kidney) or a blockage at the kidney-ureter connection.
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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