Two Types of Single-use Flexible Ureteroscopies for the Treatment of Upper Urinary Tract Stones in Children: A Single-center Randomized Controlled Trial
The single-use digital flexible Ureteroscopy (fURS) is commonly used for the treatment of upper urinary tract stones. The size of the outer diameter of the fURS can affect the safety, efficacy, and medical costs of the treatment. Particularly for children, their ureters are thinner and more tortuous compared to adults, which places higher demands on medical devices. The investigators are interested in determining if the performance of the two different sizes of fURS (6.3 Fr vs. 8.6 Fr) are equivalent. This study will have guiding significance for the selection of upper urinary tract stones surgery in children in the future.
• Patients scheduled for ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for individual renal stones ranging in size from 5 mm to 20 mm in all intrarenal locations (If there are multiple stones present, the total stone burden in cross section should not exceed 20 mm)
• Patients \< 14 years
• For children younger than 8 years old, the informed consent form is signed by the parents; for children older than 8 years old, the informed consent form is signed by both the parents and the child themselves.