KIDNEY CALCULI

This trial compares two surgical techniques for removing kidney stones that are 2 to 4 centimeters in size. The newer method, called suction mini-PCNL, uses a smaller tube and suction to remove stone fragments, while the standard method uses a larger tube. The goal is to see if t…

This study tested a device called Break Wave™ that uses focused ultrasound waves to break kidney stones into tiny pieces that can pass naturally. 64 adults with upper urinary tract stones (4-10 mm) received the treatment. The goal was to see if the device is safe and effective at…

This study tested a robot-assisted system called MONARCH to remove kidney stones through a small incision in the back. Fifteen adults with stones larger than 1 cm took part. The goal was to see if the robot could safely complete the procedure and clear the stones. Results showed …

This study tested two different tools used during surgery to remove kidney stones up to 20 mm. One is a traditional tube that lets fluid and stone pieces flow out, and the other is a newer tube that uses suction to actively pull out stone fragments. The goal was to see which tool…

This study looked at 180 children aged 6-12 with hard kidney stones (1-2 cm). It compared two procedures: mini-PCNL (a small back incision) and flexible ureteroscopy (a tube through the urinary tract). The goal was to see which method removes stones more completely and safely. Re…

This study tested whether ketorolac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), works as well as the opioid oxycodone for 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…

This study tested three different methods for removing kidney stones up to 2 centimeters in size. All methods use a flexible scope through the urinary tract, but one uses a traditional tube, another uses a tube with suction, and the third uses no tube at all. Researchers measured…

This study looked at whether placing a ureteral stent after ureteroscopy for kidney stones reduces complications. 103 adults with small kidney stones were randomly assigned to get a stent or not. Researchers tracked ER visits, unplanned doctor visits, and hospitalizations to see …

This completed trial compared two surgical procedures for removing kidney stones: standard PCNL and mini-PCNL. The study enrolled 18 adults with stones 10-20mm and measured blood loss, complications, and recovery time. The goal was to see if the smaller incision approach offers a…

This study looked at 147 kidney stone patients who had a positive urine culture before a minimally invasive surgery called mini-PCNL. Doctors gave them antibiotics and then checked if a follow-up urine culture was needed to predict infections after surgery. The goal was to see if…

This study examined 346 adults who had kidney stone surgery to see if changes in their urine white blood cells and nitrite levels before the operation could predict serious infections like fever or sepsis afterward. The goal was to find a faster, simpler way to identify high-risk…