Battle of the scopes: which stone removal method wins for large ureter stones?
NCT ID NCT07362784
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study compared two surgical techniques to remove large upper ureter stones (over 10 mm) in 100 adults. One method goes through the back (antegrade) and the other through the bladder (retrograde). Researchers measured how well each method cleared stones, safety, hospital stay, and cost.
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Ain Shams University hospitals
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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