Kidney stone surgery: comparing two access points
This study compares two ways to reach kidney stones during a surgery called percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). The purpose is to see if one method is safer or works better than the other, which may help reduce complications and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have one or more kidney stones that are 2 centimeters or larger.
- You do not have bleeding problems or a bleeding disorder.
- You do not have an active urinary tract infection at the time of surgery.
- You do not have severe kidney shape abnormalities (such as horseshoe kidney or ectopic kidney).
- You are not pregnant and do not have a BMI of 40 or higher.
Quick eligibility check
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