RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY
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Which kidney stone procedure works best for dense stones? a Head-to-Head trial
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares three common procedures—mini-PNL, RIRS, and SWL—for treating medium-sized (10-20 mm), dense (over 1000 HU) kidney stones located outside the lower pole. Researchers aim to see which method offers the best stone-free rate, fewest complications, lowest cost, and…
Matched conditions: RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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X-ray-free kidney stone surgery put to the test in 500-patient trial
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a common kidney stone procedure called retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) can be performed safely and effectively without using X-ray guidance. Instead, surgeons rely on direct visualization through a tiny camera. The goal is to reduce radiation exposur…
Matched conditions: RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New laser study breaks down kidney stone treatment success
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well a thulium fiber laser breaks up large kidney stones (over 1000 mm³) during a minimally invasive procedure called retrograde intrarenal surgery. Researchers tracked 81 patients to see what factors, like stone density, affect whether all fragments are …
Matched conditions: RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muharrem Baturu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:45 UTC
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Smartphone app may ease fear and pain before kidney stone surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving patients a mobile app with educational information before kidney stone surgery could reduce their anxiety, fear, pain, and time in the hospital. 68 adults scheduled for surgery were randomly assigned to either receive the app or standard care. Res…
Matched conditions: RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Common prostate drugs ease kidney stone surgery, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether taking a type of medication called alpha-blockers (tamsulosin or silodosin) before a specific kidney stone surgery (RIRS) makes it easier for doctors to insert a needed tube and reduces damage to the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the blad…
Matched conditions: RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY
Sponsor: St. Luke's Clinical Hospital, Russia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Which anesthesia is better for kidney stone removal? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compares general anesthesia (being fully asleep) with spinal anesthesia (numbing only the lower body) for a type of kidney stone surgery called retrograde intrarenal surgery. Researchers will look at how well the stones are removed, pain levels, and patient satisfactio…
Matched conditions: RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY
Sponsor: South Valley University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC