Disposable Versus Disposable Nephroscope During PCNLs: a Feasibility RCT

Trial statusNot yet recruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexAll

Age18-99

SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

About this trial

A feasibility randomised controlled trials comparing re-usable versus disposable nephroscope when treating kidney stones during mini-PCNLs

Patients undergoing mini PCNL to treat renal stones with a cumulative stone diameter 2-5 cm and completing at least a 3 month's follow-up

Cases performed by surgeons beyond their learning curves

Patients aged > 18

Unenhanced CT scan carried out within 3 months pre-operatively

PCNL performed for proximal ureteric stones

Urinary tract with abnormal anatomy

Obese patients

ASA>3

100 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

Lead sponsor