Shock wave vs Mini-Surgery: which is better for Kids' kidney stones?
NCT ID NCT07360041
First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looked at 100 children aged 2 to 12 with hard kidney stones (10-20 mm). It compared two treatments: shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and a keyhole surgery called mini-PNL. The goal was to see which method removes stones more completely and safely. Results will help doctors choose the best option for kids.
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Ain Shams University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4240112, Egypt
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