Supine Versus Prone PNL in Pediatric

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Aug 22, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different ways to perform a procedure called percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL), which is used to remove kidney stones in children. Specifically, the trial compares doing this procedure while the child is lying on their back (supine position) versus lying on their stomach (prone position). The goal is to find out which position is safer and more effective for treating kidney stones in kids.

To be eligible for this trial, children must be 18 years old or younger and have kidney stones that can be treated with PNL. However, some children may not qualify if they have certain health issues, such as congenital (present at birth) or skeletal problems, a tendency to bleed easily, an active urinary tract infection, or if they refuse to participate. If a child joins the trial, they can expect to undergo the PNL procedure in one of the two positions being studied, and their health and recovery will be monitored closely. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to help improve kidney stone treatment for children in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≤ 18 years old. Renal stones are amenable for PNL with Guy's stone score 1-2.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • congenital anomalies. skeletal anomalies. bleeding diathesis. active urinary tract infection. Patient refusing participation. Patients with PCN.