Flexible Ureteroscopy With Navigable Suction vs Mini-PCNL in Kids with Kidney Stones

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

The trial compares two surgical approaches for pediatric renal stones up to 2.5 cm: flexible ureteroscopy with a navigable suction ureteral access sheath versus mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy with a vacuum-assisted access sheath. It will look at safety and effectiveness, including stone clearance, operative factors, and complication rates. Eligible participants are children with imaging-confirmed stones and no contraindicating conditions. The investigation aims to determine if suction-assisted techniques improve outcomes in pediatric stone management across these two commonly used procedures.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

\- Renal stone burden 1- 2.5 cm confirmed by imaging (CT or ultrasound).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who refuse to participate in the study.
* Untreated Urinary tract infection (UTI) proved by urine culture and sensitivity.
* Uncorrected coagulopathy.
* Anatomical anomalies or ureteral stricture precluding either surgical approach.
* Previous surgical intervention on the same kidney.

Where it's running

• Ain Shams University Hospitals
  Cairo, Abbasia, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mohamed Ramadan Mohamed Ramadan, MSc
• Email: DR.MohamedRamadan@med.asu.edu.eg
• Phone: +201005229645

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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.