Comparing stent strategies after kidney stone removal surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares three different approaches to placing a temporary tube (stent) in your ureter after surgery to break up and remove kidney stones. The goal is to find which stenting method works best for your recovery.
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Who can take part
- At least 18 years old
- Have a kidney or ureteral stone (≤2 cm) confirmed by CT scan or ultrasound
- Stone is on one side of the body only
- Scheduled for ureteroscopic lithotripsy (minimally invasive surgery to break up the stone)
- No active infection or fever at time of surgery
- Able to give informed consent and follow study instructions
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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