Randomized Controlled Trial of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy With Vacuum-Assisted Access Sheaths Versus Conventional Sheaths for Treatment of Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Stone
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Kidney Stone
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with planned prone mini-PCNL and a preoperative NCCT Primary stone size: 10-25 mm Pre-existing indwelling nephrostomy tube or ureteral stent permitted Age: ≥ 18 years old Gender: all Ethnicity: all Capable of giving informed consent Capable and willing to fulfill requirements of the study Exclusion Criteria: Anticoagulated or history of coagulopathy Congenital renal anomalies Prior ipsilateral upper urinary tract reconstructive procedures Conversion to open procedure Multiple access tracts Inability to give informed consent or unable to meet requirements of the study for any reason
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
vacuum-assisted sheath
passive suction via conventional sheath