Clinical Research Directory

Flexible Ureteroscopy With Novel Flexible Ureteral Access Sheath Versus Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Treatment of 2-3cm Lower Calyceal Renal Stones

The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy, safety, and patient outcomes of flexible ureteroscopy with a novel flexible ureteral access sheath and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of 2-3 cm lower calyceal renal stones.

Direct In-Scope Suction Versus Standard Flexible Ureterorenoscopy

This prospective study aims to compare the clinical, perioperative, and postoperative outcomes of flexible ureterorenoscopy using a direct in-scope suction system (DISS) with standard flexible ureterorenoscopy in patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery for renal or proximal ureteral stones. A total of 70 patients will be enrolled, with 35 patients in each group. The study will assess postoperative infectious complications, including fever, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), and sepsis, as well as operative parameters, length of hospital stay, reoperation, and stone-free status. Stone-free status will be assessed by non-contrast computed tomography four weeks after surgery.

Intrarenal Pressure Monitoring During Pediatric Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, and Its Impact on Post Operative Infectious Complications.

Monitoring of intrarenal pressure during pediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy and its impact on post operative infectious complications.

Long-term Safety of UAS-assisted vs Sheathless RIRS in Non-prestented Patients

This retrospective comparative cohort study will include adult patients who underwent primary RIRS for renal stones ≤20 mm at Al-Azhar University Hospitals between January 2020 and December 2025. Patients will be classified by whether a ureteral access sheath (UAS) was used during the index RIRS, and all eligible patients will be invited for active long-term follow-up (minimum 12 months) to assess the composite outcome of delayed ipsilateral ureteral stricture or new/progressive ipsilateral hydronephrosis and other safety and efficacy outcomes. Propensity-score methods and adjusted regression analyses will be used to control confounding.

The LARC Robot Simplifies Renal Access In Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

This study is being done to evaluate a new robotic system that helps urologists more precisely reach the kidney during surgery to remove large kidney stones. The procedure, called percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), is typically used for people who have large or difficult-to-remove kidney stones. Traditionally, many urologists rely on radiologists to place a tube into the kidney before surgery. This can cause delays, require multiple procedures, and increase costs. The robotic system being studied - called LARC - is designed to help the urologist safely and accurately guide a needle directly into the kidney during the surgery, without needing a separate procedure beforehand. The robot uses live X-ray images to help align the instruments. Although parts of the robot have been approved by the U.S. FDA, the version used in this study is still investigational and not yet approved for this specific purpose. The study will take place at AdventHealth Celebration and include up to 45 adult patients who are scheduled for PCNL surgery. Participants will be followed for up to 1 month after surgery, and doctors will look at outcomes such as the success of the procedure, the number of kidney stones removed, complications, time in surgery, and radiation exposure. This research may help make kidney stone surgery safer, faster, and more effective in the future.