KIDNEY CALCULI

This study tested a new device called Break Wave that uses sound waves to break kidney stones into tiny pieces. 64 people with upper urinary tract stones took part. The goal was to see if the device is safe and effective at breaking stones so they can pass naturally.

This study looked at 180 children aged 6 to 12 with hard kidney stones (1-2 cm) in the lower part of the kidney. It compared two surgeries: mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (a small tube through the back) and flexible ureteroscopy (a scope through the urinary tract). The goal wa…

This study looked at 90 adults with kidney stones up to 2 centimeters to see which surgical technique works best. Doctors compared three methods: using a traditional tube, a tube with suction, or no tube at all during a scope procedure. The goal was to find the safest and most ef…

This study tested two different devices used during surgery to remove kidney stones up to 20 mm. One is a traditional tube that lets fluid and stone fragments flow out passively, and the other is a newer tube that uses suction to actively pull out fragments and reduce pressure in…

This study tested whether ketorolac (an NSAID painkiller) works as well as oxycodone (an opioid) for managing pain after kidney stone removal. 81 adults who had ureteroscopy and received a ureteral stent took part. For five days after surgery, they recorded their pain levels, how…

This study tested a robotic platform for removing kidney stones in 15 adults. The goal was to see if the procedure could be completed successfully and safely. All participants had stones larger than 1 cm and were suitable for a minimally invasive surgery called mini-PCNL.

This study compared two surgical methods for removing kidney stones: standard PCNL and a smaller version called mini-PCNL. Researchers wanted to see which one causes less blood loss and leads to a quicker hospital discharge. The trial included 18 adults with stones between 10-20m…

This study looked at 147 patients with kidney stones who had a positive urine culture before a minimally invasive surgery called mini-PCNL. All patients received antibiotics for 5-7 days, and researchers checked if a follow-up urine culture was needed to predict infections after …

This study examined 346 adults who had kidney stone surgery to see if changes in their urine test results before the operation could predict fever or serious infection afterward. Researchers tracked white blood cells and nitrite levels in urine samples taken at different times. T…