Ureteroscopic Laser Modality on Total Lasing Time and Total Energy in Patients With Large, Dense Renal Calculi
Renal Calculi
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Renal Calculi
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adults between the ages of 18-80. Any gender, race or ethnicity may be included- these factors play a small, if any role on renal calculi formation and ability to withstand procedure. Must be suitable for a flexible ureteroscopy as determined by the MD Large renal calculi burden of single or multiple stones with the sum of its longest diameters between 10-20 mm An average stone density of at least 1000 Hounsfield units. Exclusion Criteria: Those with a stone burden less than 10mm or more than 20mm. Those with an average stone density below 1000 Hounsfield units. Patients who are dependent on mandatory anticoagulation therapies and cannot stop for surgery Patients that cannot undergo ureteral access sheath placement Patients with abnormal anatomy such as horseshoe kidney Patients with a history of: Ipsilateral upper urinary tract reconstructive procedures on the side of the renal calculi Ipsilateral ureteral strictures Prior radiotherapy of the abdomen or pelvis Neurogenic bladder Spinal cord injuries Those who are pregnant Currently being treated for infection or cancer
Sites / Locations
- Albany Medical CollegeRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Other
Other
Other
Flexible Ureteroscopy with Dusting
Flexible Ureteroscopy with Fragmentation
Flexible Ureteroscopy with Hybrid
Flexible ureteroscopy with the dusting lasing technique. MOSES parameters will be set to an energy of 0.3-0.4 Jules and a frequency of 50-80 hertz
Flexible ureteroscopy utilizing the Fragmentation lasing technique. MOSES parameters will be set to 0.8-1 JULES and a frequency of 8-10 hertz
Flexible ureteroscopy utilizing the Hybrid lasing technique which will use both sets of parameters.