Suction vs Conventional Ureteral Access Sheaths in 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 compares two ureteral access sheath approaches used during retrograde intrarenal surgery for kidney stones. Researchers will collect routine surgical data, including operative time, stone clearance, and any postoperative complications. Follow-up imaging will assess stone-free status. The aim is to see if the suction sheath offers advantages over the conventional sheath in real-world clinical practice.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older
* Kidney stones scheduled for retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS)
* Provision of written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active untreated urinary tract infection
* Uncorrected bleeding disorder or anticoagulant therapy that cannot be discontinued
* Pregnancy
* Anatomical abnormalities of the urinary tract (e.g., ureteral stricture, horseshoe kidney)
* Failure to place a ureteral access sheath
* Incomplete follow-up data

Where it's running

• University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital
  Antalya, Muratpasa, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Baran Arslan
• Email: drbrnarsln@gmail.com
• Phone: +90 5532487485

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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.