Suction vs. no suction: which is safer for kidney stone surgery?
NCT ID NCT07619456
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at pressure inside the kidney during surgery to remove kidney stones. Twenty-one adults had the procedure with either a suction or a non-suction tube. The goal was to see which method keeps pressure lower, which could make surgery safer and help clear more stone fragments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help surgeons choose the best tool to lower kidney pressure during stone removal, potentially improving safety and reducing leftover fragments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 21 participants. It measures pressure during surgery, not long-term health outcomes, so benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mount Sinai West
New York, New York, 10019, United States
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