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First received: January 13, 2023

Clinical Trial: Ultra Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy VS Stented Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Stone Management

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: Completed

Condition: Renal Stone

Study Type: Interventional


Official Title: A Comparative Study Between Ultra Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Versus Stented Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Treatment of Renal Stones in Egypt

Brief Summary: Nephrolithiasis is the third most common disease of the urinary tract. As minimally invasive technologies develop, shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) are different surgeries to treat renal stones.Aim of the Study is to compare results, safety and outcome of Ultra mini PCNL versus stented extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for the management of renal calculi from 10 - 20 mm. Patients were randomized to either Ultra-Mini-Percutaneous…

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