New suction sheath aims to clean up kidney stone surgery
NCT ID NCT07463157
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a new ureteral access sheath with built-in suction (FANS) to the standard sheath used during kidney stone removal surgery. The goal is to see if the suction device helps clear more stone fragments and reduces infections. About 134 adults with kidney stones will be randomly assigned to receive surgery with either the new or standard sheath.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Flexible and Navigable Suction (FANS) ureteral access sheath (Elephant-II)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make kidney stone surgery more effective at removing all fragments and lower the risk of post-surgery infections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial at one center. The new device may not significantly improve outcomes over the standard sheath, and there could be unforeseen complications.
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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, Italy