Nephrolithiasis, Ureterolithiasis
Conditions
Keywords
Ureteroscopy
Brief summary
A prospective study comparing different laser settings used for stone fragmentation during ureteroscopy
Detailed description
Two groups prospectively randomized for different laser settings during ureteroscopy one aimed for stone dusting, the other for stone fragmentation and basket extraction of fragments
Interventions
Ureteroscopy with laser stone fragmentation
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients who are planned for ureteroscopy \\ retrograde intra renal surgery (RIRS) for stone treatment
Exclusion criteria
* known ureteral stricture * severe immune deficiency * patients after urinary diversion surgery * patients with single \\ ectopic\\ implanted kidney * double collecting system * severe thrombocytopenia * patients taking anticoagulant drugs that cannot be stooped before the operation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stone free rate | 1 month |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of operation | Immediate |
Countries
Israel