Percutaneous kidney stone surgery outcomes study
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tracks outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (a surgical procedure where doctors access kidney stones through a small incision in the back) or its smaller variations. Researchers want to understand how well these procedures work and gather real-world data to improve stone treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have kidney stones or proximal ureteral stones (stones in the upper part of the tube from kidney to bladder) that need surgery
- Your surgery is scheduled to be percutaneous nephrolithotomy or a miniaturized version (Mini-PCNL, Ultra-mini PCNL, Super-mini PCNL, or Micro-PCNL)
- You do not have an active, untreated urinary tract infection or sepsis (life-threatening infection) at the time of surgery
- You do not have uncorrected severe bleeding disorders
- Your complete medical records and follow-up information must be available
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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