RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07076589

A Comparative Study Between the Usage of Flexible and Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath Versus Traditional Access Sheath in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgeries

A Comparative Study Between the Usage of Flexible and Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath (FANS) Versus Traditional Access Sheath in RIRS : Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Yosseif elhousseiny ammar ahmed

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Stones, Kidney Ureter Stones

Summary

A comparative study between the Usage of Flexible and Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath (FANS) versus Traditional Access sheath in RIRS : Randomized controlled trial .

Eligibility

Min Age: 14 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Age ≥14 years old in patients not known to have stone forming medical conditions.
Renal stones diameter of ≤2 cm confirmed by CT with all types of configurations (branching \& non-branching).
Non - recurrent cases with no history of previous open renal surgeries or PCNL with normal renal anatomy.
Patients with non - infected urine analysis.

Exclusion Criteria7

Patients with abnormal urinary tract anatomy (such as horseshoe kidney or ileal conduit).
Patients with medical conditions promoting stone formation (hyperparathyroidism - gout).
Patients with history of stones on the same side with previous open surgical intervention or PCNL .
Patients with e-GFR \< 60 ml / min.
Patients with uncontrolled urinary tract infection.
Patients with health or other factors that are absolute contraindications to RIRS.
Patients who are unable to understand or complete trial documentation.

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