Ureteral obstruction

This study looks at people with a sudden kidney blockage from a stone in their only working kidney. Doctors will randomly use either a tube placed through the bladder or one through the back to drain urine. The goal is to see which method helps kidney function recover better and …

This study tests a new type of ureteric stent designed to cause fewer blockages, infections, and less pain than standard stents. About 50 adults who have had stents before for kidney stones or cancer will try the new stent. The goal is to see if it reduces complications and the n…

This study tests whether letting a bladder catheter fall out on its own (passive removal) is better than having a nurse pull it out (active removal) after urological surgery. 160 men will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will measure satisfaction, pain, and anxiety…

This study looks at whether a special ultrasound technique, called shear wave elastography, can predict how well a child's kidney will recover after surgery to fix a blockage. Researchers will measure kidney stiffness before and after surgery in 84 children aged 6 months to 18 ye…

This study tests a new method to help patients understand complex spine or prostate surgeries before they agree to them. Instead of just reading a form, patients watch multimedia content and answer questions to check their understanding. The goal is to see if this approach makes …

This study looks at how well three AI models—ChatGPT, Gemini, and Deepseek—can diagnose and suggest treatments for urology diseases. Researchers will use 800 past patient records from four hospitals to check the AI's accuracy and usefulness. The goal is to understand if AI can he…