KIDNEY STONE

This study compared two ways to remove kidney stone fragments after they've been broken up with a laser. Researchers tested a new suction system against the standard basket method to see which was more effective at completely clearing stones. The study involved 132 people with ki…

This study compared two surgical methods for removing kidney stones: the standard procedure (PCNL) and a newer 'mini' version with a smaller incision. Researchers wanted to see if the smaller approach reduced blood loss and improved recovery. The trial involved 18 adults with med…

This study tested whether a smartphone app and text reminders could help people who have had kidney stones drink more fluids to prevent new stones from forming. Researchers followed 172 adults in the U.S. for six months to see if the reminders helped them build and maintain bette…

This study looked at whether removing small, non-blocking kidney stones helps reduce repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Patients with recurrent UTIs and these 'silent' stones chose with their doctor to either have the stones removed or to simply monitor them. Researchers t…

This study looked at how well emergency CT scans work for diagnosing kidney stones. Researchers followed 1500 patients who came to a Swedish emergency room with suspected kidney stone pain and got a CT scan within 24 hours. They checked how many patients actually had a stone, mea…

This study tested if giving a single dose of the medication pregabalin right before kidney stone surgery could help control pain afterward. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce how much opioid pain medication patients needed to take. About 118 adults having this spec…

This small study tested a nerve block injection in the back, called an Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB), to see if it could relieve the severe pain of kidney stones. It involved 5 patients in the emergency room who had already received one dose of pain medication. The goal was t…

This study tested whether a special teaching program could improve nurses' knowledge and skills in preventing infections for patients undergoing a common kidney stone removal surgery (PCNL). It involved 30 nurses who care for these patients before, during, and after the procedure…