NCT03614247

Brief Summary

The aim of the present study to perform a full cost analysis for the complete clearance of calyceal stones by retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) for the treatment of lower calyceal stones between 1 and 2 centimeters (cm) in size.

Trial Health

100
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Enrollment
175

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2007

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2007

Completed
11 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2018

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2018

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 30, 2018

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 3, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

August 3, 2018

Status Verified

July 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

11 years

First QC Date

July 30, 2018

Last Update Submit

July 30, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

Lower calyceal stonecost-effectivenesspercutaneous nephrolithotomyretrograde intrarenal surgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Stone free status

    Stone-free was defined as no rest stone or ≤ 3mm clinical insignificance rest stone

    3 months

Study Arms (5)

RIRS

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients underwent retrograde intrarenal surgery for lower calyceal stone between 1cm and 2cm in size

Procedure: Retrograde intrarenal surgery

Micro-PNL

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients underwent micro percutaneous nephrolithotomy (tract size \<10 F) for lower calyceal stone between 1cm and 2cm in size

Procedure: Micro-PNL

Ultramini-PNL

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients underwent ultra-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (tract size \<15 F) for lower calyceal stone between 1cm and 2cm in size

Procedure: Ultra-mini PNL

Mini-PNL

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients underwent mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (tract size \<20 F) for lower calyceal stone between 1cm and 2cm in size

Procedure: Mini-PNL

Standard PNL

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients underwent standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (tract size \>25 F) for lower calyceal stone between 1cm and 2cm in size

Procedure: Standard PNL

Interventions

The procedure was performed with the patient in the dorsal lithotomy position under general anesthesia. Firstly, diagnostic ureteroscopy was done with a 6/7.5 Fr semi-rigid ureteroscope (Richard Wolf, Knittlingen, Germany). A 0.035mm double-tipped sensor guidewire was placed to the renal pelvis. A 10/12 Fr ureteric access sheath (Cook Medical, Indiana, USA) was used. A 7.5 Fr flexible ureteroscope (Flex X2, Karl Storz, Tuttlingen, Germany) was used for the main procedure. The stones were fragmented using a Holmium:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet laser (272 microns). At the end of each procedure, a double-j ureteric catheter and urethral catheter were routinely placed.

RIRS
Micro-PNLPROCEDURE

The PNL procedures were performed with the patient in the prone position under general anesthesia. A 6-F ureteric catheter was placed at the beginning of the procedure. Calyceal access was provided using a 22-G Chiba needle. A 0.038mm sensor-tipped guidewire was inserted through the calyceal puncture into the renal pelvis. After tract dilatation, a sheath was inserted. The instruments used were a 4.8 Fr for micro PNL (PolyDiagnost, Pfaffenhofen, Germany). Stone fragmentation was carried out using laser in micro PNL. No nephrostomy was placed in any patient whom underwent micro PNL surgical technique. A double- j stent was placed in necessary (e.g., pelvis perforation, rest stone, stone migration to ureter). A urethral catheter was placed routinely in all patients.

Micro-PNL

The PNL procedures were performed with the patient in the prone position under general anesthesia. A 6-F ureteric catheter was placed at the beginning of the procedure. Calyceal access was provided using a 22-G Chiba needle. A 0.038mm sensor-tipped guidewire was inserted through the calyceal puncture into the renal pelvis. After tract dilatation, a sheath was inserted. The instruments used were a 7.5 Fr for ultramini PNL (Karl Storz, Tuttlingen, Germany). Stone fragmentation was carried out using laser in ultramini PNL. No nephrostomy was placed in any patient whom underwent ultramini PNL surgical technique. A double- j stent was placed in necessary (e.g., pelvis perforation, rest stone, stone migration to ureter). A urethral catheter was placed routinely in all patients.

Ultramini-PNL
Mini-PNLPROCEDURE

The PNL procedures were performed with the patient in the prone position under general anesthesia. A 6-F ureteric catheter was placed at the beginning of the procedure. Calyceal access was provided using a 22-G Chiba needle. A 0.038mm sensor-tipped guidewire was inserted through the calyceal puncture into the renal pelvis. After tract dilatation, a sheath was inserted. The instruments used were a 12 Fr for mini PNL (Karl Storz, Tuttlingen, Germany). Stone fragmentation was carried out using pneumatic, ultrasonic or laser in mini PNL. No nephrostomy was placed in any patient whom underwent mini PNL surgical technique. A double- j stent was placed in necessary (e.g., pelvis perforation, rest stone, stone migration to ureter). A urethral catheter was placed routinely in all patients.

Mini-PNL
Standard PNLPROCEDURE

The PNL procedures were performed with the patient in the prone position under general anesthesia. A 6-F ureteric catheter was placed at the beginning of the procedure. Calyceal access was provided using a 22-G Chiba needle. A 0.038mm sensor-tipped guidewire was inserted through the calyceal puncture into the renal pelvis. After tract dilatation, a sheath was inserted. The instruments used were a 24 Fr for standard PNL (Karl Storz, Tuttlingen, Germany). Stone fragmentation was carried out using pneumatic, ultrasonic or laser in standard PNL. A nephrostomy was placed in all standard PNL patients at the end of the procedure

Standard PNL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients who had a lower calyceal stone between 1cm and 2 cm in size

You may not qualify if:

  • solitary or anomaly (horseshoe or pelvic kidney) kidney,
  • renal insufficiency,
  • pregnancy,
  • patient younger than 18 or older than 75 years,
  • non-interrupted antithrombotic medication before surgery,
  • urinary tract infection,
  • double-j or nephrostomy insertion before surgery

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (3)

  • Schoenthaler M, Wilhelm K, Hein S, Adams F, Schlager D, Wetterauer U, Hawizy A, Bourdoumis A, Desai J, Miernik A. Ultra-mini PCNL versus flexible ureteroscopy: a matched analysis of treatment costs (endoscopes and disposables) in patients with renal stones 10-20 mm. World J Urol. 2015 Oct;33(10):1601-5. doi: 10.1007/s00345-015-1489-4. Epub 2015 Jan 23.

  • Sabnis RB, Ganesamoni R, Doshi A, Ganpule AP, Jagtap J, Desai MR. Micropercutaneous nephrolithotomy (microperc) vs retrograde intrarenal surgery for the management of small renal calculi: a randomized controlled trial. BJU Int. 2013 Aug;112(3):355-61. doi: 10.1111/bju.12164.

  • Demirbas A, Resorlu B, Sunay MM, Karakan T, Karagoz MA, Doluoglu OG. Which Should be Preferred for Moderate-Size Kidney Stones? Ultramini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery? J Endourol. 2016 Dec;30(12):1285-1289. doi: 10.1089/end.2016.0370.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kidney Calculi

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

NephrolithiasisKidney DiseasesUrologic DiseasesFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesUrolithiasisUrinary CalculiMale Urogenital DiseasesCalculiPathological Conditions, AnatomicalPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Muhammet F Kilinc, M.D.

    Ankara Training and Research Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Patients who had a lower calyceal stone between 1cm and 2cm in size
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 30, 2018

First Posted

August 3, 2018

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Primary Completion

January 1, 2018

Study Completion

May 1, 2018

Last Updated

August 3, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-07