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Occlusion Balloon vs. 5FR Ureteral Catheter
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Summary
Occlusion Balloon catheter provides the ability to occlude the exit of the kidney pelvis during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and potentially prevents the migration of stone fragments into the ureter. The necessity for it might be questioned during supine PCNL due to the upward oblique position of the kidney. The objective of the study is to compare the presence of ureteral stone fragments upon completion of supine PCNL with and without using an occlusion balloon catheter (OBC).
Official title: The Presence of Ureteral Calculi Upon Supine PCNL Completion: Occlusion Balloon Catheter Versus 5FR Ureteral Catheter
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
108
Start Date
2025-01-23
Completion Date
2025-08-29
Last Updated
2026-04-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Occlusion Balloon Catheter
The occlusion balloon catheter (OBC) is a type of ureteral catheter equipped with a small inflatable balloon at its tip. When inflated, the balloon can help prevent the migration of stone fragments.
5FR Ureteral Catheter
The 5FR ureteral catheter (5FR-UC) is an open-ended small-caliber tube inserted at the beginning of PCNL to facilitate visualization of the collecting system using fluoroscopy and assist with renal access.
Locations (1)
Mount Sinai West
New York, New York, United States