Occlusion Balloon catheter provides the ability to occlude the exit of the kidney pelvis during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and potentially prevents the migration of stone fragments into the ureter. The necessity for it might be questioned during supine PCNL due to the upward oblique position of the kidney. The objective of the study is to compare the presence of ureteral stone fragments upon completion of supine PCNL with and without using an occlusion balloon catheter (OBC).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
108
The occlusion balloon catheter (OBC) is a type of ureteral catheter equipped with a small inflatable balloon at its tip. When inflated, the balloon can help prevent the migration of stone fragments.
The 5FR ureteral catheter (5FR-UC) is an open-ended small-caliber tube inserted at the beginning of PCNL to facilitate visualization of the collecting system using fluoroscopy and assist with renal access.
Mount Sinai West
New York, New York, United States
Number of Participants With Ureteral Stone Fragments Identified Endoscopically
Endoscopic identification of ureteral stone fragments will be used to compare rate of ureteral stone fragments upon completion of PCNL while using OBC versus 5FR-UC.
Time frame: During procedure, up to 5 hours
Length of Procedure
Length of procedure is a common procedural outcome of endourologic procedures.
Time frame: During procedure, up to 5 hours
Number of Participants With Intraoperative Complications
Number of participants with intraoperative complications, a common procedural outcome of endourologic procedures
Time frame: During procedure, up to 5 hours
Number of Participants With Stent Placement
Number of participants with stent placement during procedure
Time frame: during procedure, up to 5 hours
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