Closing the tract after kidney stone surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests two ways of closing the small hole made during surgery to remove large kidney stones. It aims to see which method works better for your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have at least one kidney stone that is 1.2 cm or larger.
- You are scheduled to have a surgery called PCNL to remove the stone.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You do not already have a drainage tube in your kidney before surgery.
- You are not having surgery through more than one small hole in your back.
- You do not have any bleeding problems or other major kidney shape issues.
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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