Comparative study of two interventional procedures for the treatment of kidney stones in order to ascertain which is the better technique

Which is the better technique in terms of postoperative stent-related complications? A comparative study of externalized ureteral catheter versus double-J stent on percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN12012144

Enrollment

Registered

2022-02-16

Start date

2019-09-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-09-19

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Conditions

Externalized ureteral catheter versus double-J stent on percutaneous nephrolithotomy Surgery

Interventions

Enrolled patients were randomized by using the lottery method of randomization into two groups: Group I (Double J stent placement) Group II (Externalized ureteral cath

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18-70 years 2. Cumulative stone diameter <4cm 3. Without ureteral obstruction 4. Single access site

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Bleeding disorders 2. Presence of significant residual calculi 3. Pyouria 4. Perforation of the renal collecting system 5. Severe intraoperative or post operative hemorrhage 6. Second look procedure necessity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Stent related symptoms measured using interview of patients/history taking at post operative Day 1, day 2 and week 2	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Measured using interview of patients/history taking at post operative Day 1, day 2 and week 2 1. Urinary leak 2. Fever 3. Analgesia requirement 4. Length of hospital stay	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactBilal Habib

rbilal14@yahoo.com+92 3318126221

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026