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ILY Robotic System vs Manual Flexible Ureteroscopy for Kidney Stone Treatment
Sponsor: Albert El Hajj
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy, ergonomics, and safety of robotic versus manual flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) for kidney stone treatment in adult patients undergoing laser lithotripsy. * Does robotic-assisted lithotripsy using the ILY® robot have the same efficacy as the manual fURS in treating kidney stones? * Is robotic flexible ureteroscopy associated with similar or improved safety outcomes, including perioperative and 30-day postoperative complication rates? * Does the robotic system offer improved ergonomics, lower surgeon radiation exposure, and favorable intraoperative metrics compared to manual flexible ureteroscopy? Researchers will compare the ILY robotic system with manual fURS to see if robotic intervention can match or improve clinical and ergonomic outcomes. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to undergo laser lithotripsy with either the ILY robot or manual flexible ureteroscopy * Complete standard pre- and postoperative assessments * Undergo evaluation for stone-free status using a non-contrast CT scan at 30 days postoperatively * Undergo evaluation for postoperative complications
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Efficacy, Ergonomics, and Safety of ILY Robotic System vs Manual Flexible Ureteroscopy in Patients Undergoing Laser Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
152
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2027-08
Last Updated
2025-05-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Robotic-Assisted Flexible Ureteroscopy
Use of the ILY® robotic system to perform flexible ureteroscopy.
Manual Flexible Ureteroscopy
Conventional flexible ureteroscopy performed manually by the surgeon.
Locations (1)
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Beirut, Lebanon