Ureteral calculi

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 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 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 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 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…