Ureterolithiasis

This trial tests whether a surgical technique for removing ureteric stones can be done with much less X-ray guidance, potentially reducing radiation exposure for patients and operating room staff. Half of the 60 adult participants will undergo the standard procedure with routine …

This trial compares two common procedures for treating upper ureteric stones: extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), which uses external shock waves to break the stone, and semirigid ureteroscopy, where a thin scope is passed through the urinary tract to fragment the stone…

This trial tests whether using the Stone Cone device during ureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy improves stone clearance for people with proximal ureteral stones. The device is placed above the stone to block fragments from migrating back into the kidney during fragmentation. Res…

This study tests whether new software for ultrasound machines can better detect and measure kidney stones compared to standard methods. Researchers will scan 370 adults with known calcium-based kidney stones and compare the results to CT scans and surgical findings. The goal is t…

This study looked at two methods for removing kidney stones: laser dusting (breaking stones into tiny pieces that pass naturally) and basket extraction (using a small wire basket to remove fragments). Researchers compared how well each method cleared stones, how much pain patient…

This study tested a modified Single-J ureteric stent designed to cause less discomfort than the standard Double-J stent after kidney stone surgery. 28 adults who already had a stent placed before surgery received the modified stent during their procedure. Researchers compared sym…

This study looked at 96 men who needed a temporary tube (stent) in their ureter after kidney stone surgery. Half got a standard stent, the other half got a new anti-reflux stent. Researchers checked sexual function, mood, and hormone levels over 8 weeks to see if the anti-reflux …

This study looked at 100 adults with large upper ureteric stones (over 10 mm) to compare two surgical techniques: one going down from the kidney (antegrade) and one going up from the bladder (retrograde). The goal was to see which method removes stones more completely and safely,…

This study tested whether ketorolac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), works as well as the opioid oxycodone for pain after kidney stone removal. 81 adults who had ureteroscopy and received a ureteral stent took part. For five days after surgery, they recorded their…

This study looked at 224 adults with kidney or ureter stones who needed a stent after surgery. Half got a silicone stent, half got a standard plastic stent. The goal was to see which type caused less pain and interference with daily life in the days and weeks after surgery.

This study compared two common surgeries for removing large kidney stones stuck in the upper ureter: ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS) and laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (LU). Fifty-six adults with a single stone between 10-20 mm were randomly assigned to one procedure. Researchers …

This large observational study will follow 4,000 adults undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for kidney stones across many international centers. Researchers will track which surgical techniques are used, how well they clear stones, and what complications occur. The goa…

This study looked at 130 people treated for ureteral stones using two different sizes of ureteroscopes. Researchers measured how well each scope worked and how much stress the surgeon felt before and after the procedure. The goal is to find out if using a smaller or larger scope …

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 a…