Study of the RetroPerc Device for Kidney Stone Surgery Using Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

What this Trial Is About

The trial investigates the use of the RetroPerc device to obtain renal access in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy PCNL for renal stones. The goal is to better understand specific details of this access technique through a prospective observational study, as the device is already used in routine clinical care. Participants planned for PCNL as part of their usual care are invited to join the study. Participants with single or multiple renal stones totaling 1.5 to 3 cm in size will undergo PCNL using the RetroPerc system in the supine position. The study is observational and does not alter standard care. It focuses on collecting detailed information about the procedure, including success rates of renal access and various procedure-related times. During the study, researchers will monitor how often renal access is successfully obtained, where the access is located, the time taken to gain access, total procedure time, and length of hospital stay after surgery. Participants will be assessed from the day of surgery up to three months post-operation. Data collection will include standard care evaluations without additional interventions beyond routine clinical practice.

RETRO Study (RETrograde Renal Access Outcomes)