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Flexible Ureteroscopy Versus Mini- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Management of Pediatric Renal Stones Less Than 2 cm
Sponsor: Elsayed Abdelhalim Elsayed
Summary
This single-center, prospective, two-arm randomized controlled trial included 58 patients younger than 18 years who were allocated 1:1 to Mini-PCNL or FURS between June 2023 and December 2024. The primary outcome was the six-week stone-free rate (SFR), defined as complete absence of residual fragments on postoperative imaging. Secondary outcomes included operative time, fluoroscopy time, hospital stay, auxiliary procedures, hemoglobin measurements, and postoperative complications.
Official title: Flexible Ureteroscopy Versus Mini- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Management of Pediatric Renal Stones Less Than 2 cm: a Prospective Randomized Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2023-06-01
Completion Date
2024-12-01
Last Updated
2026-10-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Group A :Flexible ureteroscope group
Flexible ureteroscope (F-URS) group underwent holmium laser lithotripsy using flexible ureteroscopy
Group B : Mini perc group
Mini perc group underwent holmium laser lithotripsy using Karl® Storz MIP set.
Locations (1)
Elsayed Abdelhalim
Kafr ash Shaykh, Select State, Egypt