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This study tested whether a new surgical tool could make kidney stone removal faster and more efficient. Researchers compared a new flexible sheath with built-in suction to the standard sheath used during a common minimally invasive procedure. They measured if the new tool reduce…

This study compared two medical devices used during kidney stone surgery. Researchers tested whether a newer suction sheath helps remove stone fragments better than the traditional sheath. 140 adults with single kidney stones up to 20mm were randomly assigned to receive surgery w…

This study compared two surgical techniques for removing large kidney stones in children aged 6-18. Researchers tested whether leaving out a temporary drainage tube after surgery (tubeless method) is as safe and effective as the traditional tube method. They measured which approa…

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 compared two strategies to prevent kidney stones from coming back in people who've had multiple stones. Researchers tested whether personalized treatment based on urine testing works better than standard treatment without testing. The trial involved 56 adults who had e…

This study compared two different surgical approaches for removing medium-sized kidney stones (2-3 cm). Researchers followed 60 adult patients to see which method worked better: a newer laser technique through natural body openings versus a traditional small-incision approach. Th…

This completed study compared three different surgical techniques for removing kidney stones up to 2 centimeters in size. Ninety adults with single kidney stones had one of three minimally invasive procedures using different tools to reach and break up the stone. Researchers want…

This study compared two different surgical methods for removing dense kidney stones in children aged 6 to 12. Researchers tested whether a procedure called mini PCNL or a procedure called FURS was better at completely removing the stones. They measured which surgery had fewer com…

This study tested whether taking certain medications before kidney stone surgery could help doctors safely place a larger working tube in the ureter. 220 adults scheduled for stone removal were randomly assigned to receive one of two drugs (tadalafil or tamsulosin), both together…

This study tested a special laser microscope during kidney and ureter exams to see if it could accurately spot tumors. The goal was to provide a clear diagnosis without always needing to take tissue samples (biopsies), which can be difficult and carry risks. Doctors used the micr…

This study tested if a specific nerve block given before a common kidney stone surgery could improve pain relief afterward. 70 patients were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard pain care. Researchers measured pain levels, opioid medication use, and sid…

This study compared two anesthesia methods during kidney stone removal surgery to see how they affect eye pressure and blood flow. Researchers studied 60 patients having kidney stone surgery to determine whether low-flow or high-flow anesthesia better protects eye health during t…

This study observed 90 adults having surgery to remove kidney stones. It compared whether spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia caused less body-wide inflammation after the procedure. Researchers looked at standard blood test results before and after surgery to see which anesth…