Comparing two methods to remove medium-sized kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two different surgical techniques for removing kidney stones that are medium to large in size (8-20 mm). The study aims to determine which method works better and may help improve how doctors treat kidney stones in the future.
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Who can take part
- You have been clinically diagnosed with kidney stones (nephrolithiasis)
- Your kidney stone(s) measure between 8–20 mm in total linear diameter (roughly the size of a small pea to a grain of rice)
- You are healthy enough to safely undergo general anesthesia (surgery-level sedation)
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