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Supine vs. Prone PCNL for Large Renal Stones: A Randomized Trial in Yemen.
Sponsor: Sana'a University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the safety, cost-effectiveness, and patient recovery of two different surgical positions for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in adult patients aged 18 to 70 years with kidney stones larger than 2 cm. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the supine (lying on the back) surgical position result in fewer early postoperative complications than the traditional prone (lying on the stomach) position? * Does the supine position reduce the total surgery time, direct hospital costs, and postoperative pain? Researchers will compare patients assigned to undergo PCNL in the supine position to those assigned to the prone position to see if the supine approach offers a safer, more cost-effective, and more comfortable recovery. Participants will: * Undergo standard PCNL surgery to remove their kidney stones in either the supine or prone position. * Have their pain levels, surgery time, and any early surgical complications monitored during their hospital stay. * Complete brief questionnaires regarding their pain, overall surgical satisfaction, and quality of life at 1 month and 3 months after the procedure.
Official title: Comparative Evaluation of Early Postoperative Complications, Cost-Effectiveness, and Patient-Centered Outcomes Following Supine and Prone Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
140
Start Date
2026-06-01
Completion Date
2027-06-30
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
Standard PCNL performed with the patient in the supine position using a standard 24-30 Fr tract.
Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
Standard PCNL performed with the patient in the traditional prone position using a standard 24-30 Fr tract.
Locations (1)
Al-Kuwait University Hospital
Sanaa, Yemen