U.S., Sept. 30 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07197385) titled 'Comparison of Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy and Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy for the Treatment of Unilateral Upper Ureteral Stone' on Sept. 21.
Brief Summary: Kidney stones are a common health problem that can cause severe pain, blockage of urine flow, and even long-term kidney damage if left untreated. When stones move from the kidney into the upper part of the ureter (the tube that carries urine to the bladder), treatment often becomes more difficult. Several treatment options are available, including breaking the stones with sound waves, removing them with small telescopes, or performing surgery. However, the best method for larger...