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A clinical trial to study the effects of two operative procedures, which uses scope of different sizes ( normal and smaller size) inserted into kidney through a small hole on the skin, for the removal of kidney stones less than 2 cm in size.

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Calculus of kidney,
Registration Number
CTRI/2018/12/016522
Lead Sponsor
Department of Urology
Brief Summary

This study is a randomized, contolled single centre trial comparing the safety and efficacy of standard and mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the management of renal calculi less than 2 cm size that will be conducted in the department of urology, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. The primary outcome will be comparision of efficacy ( stone free rate ) of standard and mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The secondary outcomes will be comparision of the operative time, length of hospital stay and post-operative pain score and analgesic requirement.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Open to Recruitment
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with Renal calculus less than 2 cm (Calculus size.
  • longest axis by CT KUB).
Exclusion Criteria

Calculus greater than 2 cm Age less than 18 years Untreated UTI Bleeding diathesis Markedly abnormal calyceal anatomy.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To compare the efficacy (stone-free rate) of standard and mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy.1 month
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To Study the Operative time, Length of hospital stay and Post-operative pain score andAnalgesic requirement.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Urology

🇮🇳

Udupi, KARNATAKA, India

Department of Urology
🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Raja Sekhar Guddeti
Principal investigator
9989637640
sekhar112raja@gmail.com

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