Impact of urine culture timing on outcomes after kidney stone 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 observational study investigates the timing of urine culture collection prior to retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRC) and its effect on postoperative outcomes, particularly the rate of infections. It aims to determine the optimal timing for urine cultures to ensure they are sterile before surgery, as infections can lead to severe complications. The study compares urine cultures taken two weeks before surgery with those taken closer to the operation date to assess the risk of postoperative infections.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients over 18 years of age
* Patients who had a urine culture taken 2 weeks before the operation and reported as sterile

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients under 18 years of age
* Patients without sufficient data
* Patients with a urine culture more than 2 weeks before retrograde intrarenal -surgery
* Patients with a positive urine culture before retrograde intrarenal surgery
* Patients with renal anatomic anomalies
* Patients with a solitary (single) kidney

Where it's running

• Tekirdag Namık Kemal University
  Tekirdağ, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mehmet F. Şahin, Assistant Professor
• Email: mfatihsahin@gmail.com
• Phone: 05555511871

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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.