Predicting kidney stone surgery outcomes using imaging angles
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study measures the angle of your ureter (the tube that carries urine from your kidney) on imaging scans to predict whether a camera-based stone removal procedure will need to be converted to a larger surgery. Understanding this angle may help doctors prepare better and improve outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old at the time of surgery
- You have one or more kidney stones in one ureter (the tube from your kidney to bladder) confirmed by imaging
- Your doctors plan to use a camera inserted through your urethra (ureteroscopy) to remove the stone as the first treatment
- You have a high-quality CT scan with thin slices (≤ 1.25 mm) taken before surgery at this hospital, in a format that allows detailed analysis
- Your medical records are complete with your background information and detailed notes about what happened during surgery
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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