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Comparison of Suction and Conventional Ureteral Access Sheaths in Kidney Stone Surgery
Sponsor: Antalya Health Sciences University
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to compare conventional and suction (aspiration) ureteral access sheaths used during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in adults with kidney stones. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the use of a suction ureteral access sheath increase the stone-free rate compared with a conventional sheath? * Does the use of a suction sheath reduce operative time and complications such as postoperative fever and infection? Researchers will compare patients treated with a conventional ureteral access sheath with patients treated with a suction ureteral access sheath during routine RIRS. Participants will: * Undergo RIRS for kidney stones as part of their routine clinical care * Have their surgical data recorded, including operative time and any complications * Attend routine follow-up visits, including imaging to assess whether stones remain
Official title: Comparison of Conventional and Suction Ureteral Access Sheaths Used During Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2026-03-18
Completion Date
2027-05-01
Last Updated
2026-10-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional Ureteral Access Sheath
A standard CE-marked ureteral access sheath without suction, placed during RIRS to provide repeated access to the kidney and facilitate irrigation outflow.
Suction Ureteral Access Sheath
A CE-marked ureteral access sheath connected to a negative-pressure suction system, placed during RIRS to allow continuous aspiration of irrigation fluid and stone fragments.
Locations (1)
University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Antalya, Muratpasa, Turkey (Türkiye)