Flexible vs Semi-rigid URS
Semi-rigid Ureteroscopy Versus Flexible Ureteroscopy in Upper Third Ureteric Stones Management: a Prospective Randomized Trial
Assiut University
100 participants
Oct 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
To compare the efficacy, safety, success rate, operative time, and cost-effectiveness of flexible ureteroscopy versus semirigid ureteroscopy in the management of upper ureteric stones smaller than 2 cm. The investigators' main concern in this study is Upper third ureteric stones to determine which cases can be treated with Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy, and which one needs flexible ureteroscopy. This depends on several factors: 1. Division of the upper third of the ureter 2. Stone size 3. Stone impaction 4. Surgeon experience 5. Anesthesia 6. Ureteric dilatation above the stone 7. Mini endoscopy
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Patients ≥18 years
- upper ureteric stone
- ≤20 mm
Exclusion Criteria2
- Associated renal stones
- Any contraindications to Anesthesia
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Interventions
Flexible URS
Semi-Rigid URS
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NCT07247617