Laser vs. Mini-Surgery: which is better for kidney stones?

NCT ID NCT07349992

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two ways to remove kidney stones that are 2-3 cm in size. One method uses a laser and a special suction tube through a scope in the urinary tract. The other is a mini-surgery that makes a small cut in the back. Researchers looked at how well each method cleared the stones, how much bleeding occurred, and any complications. The goal is to find which approach is safer and more effective for patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: High-power Holmium:YAG laser with flexible navigable suction access sheath
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that the newer laser procedure is as effective as or better than the standard mini-surgery for removing medium-sized kidney stones, with fewer complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both procedures carry risks like bleeding or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kidney Calculi nephrolithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KIDNEY STONES NEPHROLITHIASIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Necmettin Erbakan University Medical Faculty

Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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