Small study compares standard vs mini kidney stone surgery
NCT ID NCT04069013
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This completed trial compared two surgical procedures for removing kidney stones: standard PCNL and mini-PCNL. The study enrolled 18 adults with stones 10-20mm and measured blood loss, complications, and recovery time. The goal was to see if the smaller incision approach offers any advantages.
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 one procedure proves safer or faster, it could become the preferred surgical option for kidney stones.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small trial (18 people) and only compared two surgical techniques, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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