Laser showdown: breaking vs dusting kidney stones
NCT ID NCT02683993
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tested two ways of using a laser to remove kidney stones during a scope procedure. Twenty adults with stones between 0.8 and 2 cm took part. One group had stones broken into pieces, the other turned into dust. The goal was to see which method clears stones faster and with fewer tools.
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New York Methodist Hospital
New York, New York, 11215, United States
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