Which kidney stone surgery leaves you Stone-Free?
NCT ID NCT07072598
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two common surgeries for removing kidney stones: mini-PCNL (a small incision in the back) and flexible ureteroscopy with a special suction tube. About 80 adults with kidney stones between 1 and 3 cm will be randomly assigned to one procedure. The main goal is to see which method leaves fewer stone pieces behind, based on a CT scan after surgery.
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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