No tube, less pain? new study tests simpler kidney stone surgery for kids
NCT ID NCT07183930
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compared two surgical techniques for removing large kidney stones in children aged 6 to 18. The traditional method leaves a temporary drainage tube in the kidney, while the newer 'tubeless' method skips that tube. Researchers wanted to see if the tubeless approach reduces pain, hospital stays, and the need for blood transfusions. 640 children took part, each randomly assigned to one of the two procedures.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Tubeless Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedure
What this could lead to
If the tubeless method works well, it could mean less pain and shorter hospital stays for children having kidney stone surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely known. The tubeless method may not be as safe or effective for all children, and individual risks like bleeding or infection remain.
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Locations
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Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25000, Pakistan