Comparing thulium laser and sutures for bleeding control in kidney surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of thulium beam coagulation versus traditional suture renorrhaphy for controlling bleeding during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in patients with small renal masses. The researchers will conduct a well-designed, randomized prospective comparative study to evaluate which technique results in better outcomes, including reduced intraoperative ischemia time and decreased blood loss. By analyzing the outcomes of these two methods, the study seeks to provide insights into the most effective approach for hemostasis in this surgical context.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* cT1 single renal mass.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Absolute contraindication for laparoscopic surgery (e.g., severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency, and chronic obstructive lung disease).
2. Renal mass involving the hilum.
3. Renal mass in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Where it's running

• Urology Department, Al-Azhar University Hospitals
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ehab Atallah, A. Lecturer
• Email: Ehab44ehab@gmail.com
• Phone: 00201009661125

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.