Semi-rigid Ureteroscopy Versus Flexible Ureteroscopy in Upper Third Ureteric Stones Management: a Prospective Randomized Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Patients ≥18 years

• upper ureteric stone

• ≤20 mm

Locations
Other Locations
Egypt
Assiut Hospital
RECRUITING
Asyut
Contact Information
Primary
Omar Ahmed Hamada Ali
omarahmedhamada74@gmail.com
+201092868286
Backup
Mohamed Ragab Abdallah, Doctor
mohammedurology1290@gmail.com
+201066237580
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-10-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-01-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Treatments
Active_comparator: Flexible Ureteroscopy
Experimental: Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Assiut University

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