Kidney stone showdown: shock waves vs. tiny surgery
NCT ID NCT07610252
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two ways to remove kidney stones smaller than 20 mm: shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ultra-mini surgery (PCNL). 138 adults aged 20-60 with a single stone in the kidney pelvis took part. The main goals were to see which method cleared stones better and which caused fewer urinary tract infections.
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Bahawal Victoria Hospital/Quaid-e-Azam Medical College
Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan
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