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ILY Robotic System vs Manual Flexible Ureteroscopy for Kidney Stone Treatment
Led by Albert El Hajj · Updated on 2025-05-30
152
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
117 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy, ergonomics, and safety of robotic versus manual flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) for kidney stone treatment in adult patients undergoing laser lithotripsy. * Does robotic-assisted lithotripsy using the ILY® robot have the same efficacy as the manual fURS in treating kidney stones? * Is robotic flexible ureteroscopy associated with similar or improved safety outcomes, including perioperative and 30-day postoperative complication rates? * Does the robotic system offer improved ergonomics, lower surgeon radiation exposure, and favorable intraoperative metrics compared to manual flexible ureteroscopy? Researchers will compare the ILY robotic system with manual fURS to see if robotic intervention can match or improve clinical and ergonomic outcomes. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to undergo laser lithotripsy with either the ILY robot or manual flexible ureteroscopy * Complete standard pre- and postoperative assessments * Undergo evaluation for stone-free status using a non-contrast CT scan at 30 days postoperatively * Undergo evaluation for postoperative complications
CONDITIONS
Official Title
ILY Robotic System vs Manual Flexible Ureteroscopy for Kidney Stone Treatment
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Males or females 18 years old or older
- Normal pelvicalyceal anatomy
- Diagnosis of kidney stones confirmed by noncontrast CT regardless of size, location, or number
- ASA physical status score I to III
- Ability to provide informed consent and willingness to complete 30-day follow-up
You will not qualify if you...
- Children under 18 years and pregnant women
- Anatomically abnormal kidneys, known strictures or stenosis, recent ureteroscopy within 3 months (except DJ stent placement), or complicated ureteroscopy history
- Stones not measurable by CT or presence of ureteric stones
- ASA physical status score IV
- Unable to provide informed consent due to mental incapacity
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Beirut, Lebanon, 1519
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Research Team
A
Albert El Hajj, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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