Clinical Trial

Comparison of Tubeless Versus Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for Renal Stones

Study acronym: TPCNL
Completed
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Summary
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the surgery usually done to break down kidney stones that are larger than 1.5 cm. Placing a nephrostomy tube after the surgery to drain urine is a common aspect of traditional PCNL. This tube placement is associated with post-op pain and discomfort. In tubeless PCNL, the nephrostomy tube is not placed, which may lessen pain and speed up recovery. In this randomized controlled trial, the primary objective is to assess the pain and analgesia requirements of patients at different time points after surgery who have undergone a standard PCNL or a tubeless PCNL. Secondary parameters will be recorded, like surgical time, duration of hospital stay, and time interval before the first complaint of pain. Results from this research will offer advice about whether tubeless PCNL can be considered a safe and patient-friendly option as compared to the standard method.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07522619
Lead Sponsor Indus Hospital and Health Network
Conditions Renal Stones, Postoperative Pain
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2021-11-24
Primary Completion 2022-05-23 (estimated)
Study Completion 2022-05-23 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-13