Two surgical techniques for medium kidney stone removal
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two different surgical methods for removing medium-sized kidney stones (about the size of a grape) using a minimally invasive camera procedure. The goal is to see which approach works better and causes fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 60 years old
- Kidney stone confirmed by imaging that is 2–3 centimeters in size
- Kidneys working normally (normal blood creatinine level)
- No active bladder or urinary tract infection at enrollment
- No bleeding disorders or blood clotting problems
- No severe anatomical abnormalities of the urinary tract, and both kidneys must be present and functioning
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