PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY (PCNL)
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Tiny Aircraft-Inspired scope could revolutionize kidney stone removal
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new miniature endoscope called the 'Aircraft Nephroscope' for removing kidney stones. 216 patients underwent surgery with this device to see if it is safe and effective. The main goal was to check how many stones were completely removed and how many complicati…
Matched conditions: PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY (PCNL)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New pain block could cut opioid use in kidney stone surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether an erector spinae plane block, a type of nerve block, can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after percutaneous nephrolithotomy, a surgery to remove large kidney stones. Sixty adults scheduled for this surgery will receive either the block pl…
Matched conditions: PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY (PCNL)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fadime Tosun • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal anesthesia showdown: which additive offers better comfort for kidney stone surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether adding fentanyl or dexmedetomidine to standard spinal anesthesia improves patient satisfaction and sedation during kidney stone surgery. Sixty adults aged 18–60 undergoing the procedure will receive one of the two combinations. The goal is to find which a…
Matched conditions: PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY (PCNL)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nerve block slashes opioid use in kidney stone surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a nerve block called anterior quadratus lumborum block in 54 adults having kidney stone surgery. The block reduced pain and the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed during and after surgery. It did not affect nausea or overall recovery quality at 24 hou…
Matched conditions: PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY (PCNL)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Kidney stone surgery showdown: one quick stretch vs. several small stretches
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two methods of widening the kidney passage during surgery to remove large kidney stones. One method uses a single, quick stretch (one-shot dilatation), while the other uses several gradual stretches (serial dilatation). Researchers looked at 60 adults to see w…
Matched conditions: PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY (PCNL)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC