RETRO Study (RETrograde Renal Access Outcomes)

NCT ID: NCT07071831

Last Updated: 2025-11-21

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-12-06

Study Completion Date

2026-12-31

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to learn about the benefit of using RetroPerc® in obtaining renal access for percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The device is already used in routine clinical practice by urologists around the country.

Participants who are already scheduled to undergo percutaneous nephrolithotomy as part of their regular care will be asked to participate.

Detailed Description

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Retrograde nephrostomy access is well established as a safe method for nephrostomy creation and thus this study aims to perform a standard of care study. The device is already available, on the shelf, and used in routine clinical care. However, the study aims to take a closer look in a prospective fashion at this access technique to better understand specific variables that are not available on retrospective review of cases that have already undergone PCNL with this technique.

Conditions

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Renal Stones

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Participants with a single renal stone or total sum of 1.5 to 3 cm in maximum dimension of multiple stones undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy as part of their routine medical care using the RetroPerc® system to obtain renal access.

RetroPerc®

Intervention Type DEVICE

The RetroPerc® will be used to obtain renal access.

Interventions

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RetroPerc®

The RetroPerc® will be used to obtain renal access.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Renal stone or total linear sum of 1.5-3cm cm in maximum dimension (largest diameter in axial or coronal)--- multiple stones should be summed to determine stone size.
* Age \>=18 years of age
* Gender: both men and women included.
* Ethnic background: all ethnicities will be included in the study population and the specific ethnic diversity present in the study population will reflect the geographic distributions of the participating institutions.
* Plan for PCNL in the supine position

Exclusion Criteria

* Active pregnancy
* BMI \>45
* Severe Hydronephrosis - renal pelvis diameter \> 20mm
* Flank window \< 4 cm are ineligible for puncture
* Previous ipsilateral PCNL
* Currently with "useful" nephrostomy tube on ipsilateral side
* Uncorrectable coagulopathies
* Untreated urinary tract infection
* Subjects with significant morbidities such as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score ≥ 4, severe spinal cord injuries, severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency, uncontrolled diabetes, neurological disorders, bedbound, anticipated life expectancy less than 5 years, or any other comorbidity, that in the opinion of the principal investigator could represent an increased peri-operative risk for the subject;
* Ipsilateral partial nephrectomy
* History of ipsilateral ureteral reimplantation or ureteral reconstruction;
* History of Simple or radical prostatectomy
* History of cystectomy
* History of calyceal diverticula stone;
* History of renal donation or transplant;
* Any other previous pelvic surgical treatment that could put the subject at greater procedural complication risk or technical difficulty;
* Ureteral ipsilateral stricture, untreated;
* Ureteral stricture, untreated (not to include "tight" ureter);
* Any other bladder, ureteral or kidney congenital genitourinary abnormalities (e.g. Horseshoe kidney, ipsilateral duplicated or partially duplicated collecting system, ipsilateral ectopic kidney, cross-fused ectopia, bifid renal pelvis with no horizontally directed calyces, solitary kidney, etc.) preventing the ability to direct a puncture laterally or render the subject stone free;
* Have participated in any other clinical trial within the last 3 months, and/or plans to participate in any other investigational or invasive clinical trial during this study;
* If female, breast-feeding, or if childbearing age, is not using contraception between screening and 90 days post-op;
* Subject has current or recent history of substance abuse (e.g. recreational drugs, narcotics, or alcohol) requiring intervention;
* Is a prisoner or ward of the state;
* Is unable to meet the treatment and follow up protocol requirements.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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RetroPerc Inc

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Kansas Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Bristol Whiles, MD

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Bristol Whiles, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Kansas Medical Center

Locations

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University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Research Program Manager

Role: CONTACT

913-588-8721

Facility Contacts

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Renya Maku

Role: primary

813-821-8035

Research Program Manager

Role: primary

913-588-8721

References

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Lee CL, Anderson JK, Monga M. Residency training in percutaneous renal access: does it affect urological practice? J Urol. 2004 Feb;171(2 Pt 1):592-5. doi: 10.1097/01.ju.0000104849.25168.6d.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 14713766 (View on PubMed)

Alotaibi KM. Retrograde nephrostomy access for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a simple and safe technique. Urolithiasis. 2020 Apr;48(2):175-181. doi: 10.1007/s00240-019-01135-z. Epub 2019 Apr 29.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31037404 (View on PubMed)

Kaler KS, Parkhomenko E, Lin CY, Valley ZA, Kim WK, Okhunov Z, Patel RM, Landman J. A New Twist on an Old Technique: Lawson Retrograde Endoscopic-Guided Nephrostomy Access for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Prone Split-Leg Position. J Endourol Case Rep. 2018 Nov 29;4(1):190-194. doi: 10.1089/cren.2018.0073. eCollection 2018.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 30515460 (View on PubMed)

Wynberg JB, Paik LJ, Odom BD, Kruger M, Atalla CS. Body mass index predicts outcome of ureteroscopy-assisted retrograde nephrostomy for percutaneous nephrolithotomy. J Endourol. 2014 Sep;28(9):1071-7. doi: 10.1089/end.2014.0204. Epub 2014 Jun 12.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 24779944 (View on PubMed)

Sivalingam S, Al-Essawi T, Hosking D. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy with retrograde nephrostomy access: a forgotten technique revisited. J Urol. 2013 May;189(5):1753-6. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.11.169. Epub 2012 Dec 3.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 23219545 (View on PubMed)

Al-Otaibi KM. Retrograde upper-pole calyceal access for percutaneous nephrolithotripsy of stones in the lower-pole calyx. Arab J Urol. 2012 Dec;10(4):353-7. doi: 10.1016/j.aju.2012.08.002. Epub 2012 Sep 23.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26558049 (View on PubMed)

Kawahara T, Ito H, Terao H, Kato Y, Uemura H, Kubota Y, Matsuzaki J. Effectiveness of ureteroscopy-assisted retrograde nephrostomy (UARN) for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). PLoS One. 2012;7(12):e52149. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0052149. Epub 2012 Dec 14.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 23251698 (View on PubMed)

Smiths Textbook of Endourology. 2007, BC Decker Publ. Ch. 15, Dr. D. Hosking - "Retrograde Nephrostomy", Pg. 117.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Mokulis JA, Peretsman SJ. Retrograde percutaneous nephrolithotomy using the Lawson technique for management of complex nephrolithiasis. J Endourol. 1997 Apr;11(2):125-30. doi: 10.1089/end.1997.11.125.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 9107586 (View on PubMed)

Wong HY, Hinson JL, Griffith DP. Retrograde nephrostomy: advantages, disadvantages, and the learning curve. J Endourol. 1995 Dec;9(6):461-3. doi: 10.1089/end.1995.9.461.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 8775075 (View on PubMed)

Morrisseau PM, Trotter SJ. Retrograde percutaneous nephrolithotomy: urological treatment of a urological problem. J Urol. 1988 Jun;139(6):1163-5. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)42847-3.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 3373578 (View on PubMed)

Spirnak JP, Resnick MI. Retrograde percutaneous stone removal using modified Lawson technique. Urology. 1987 Dec;30(6):551-3. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(87)90434-1.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 3686771 (View on PubMed)

Hunter PT, Hawkins IF, Finlayson B, Nanni G, Senior D. Hawkins-Hunter retrograde transcutaneous nephrostomy: a new technique. Urology. 1983 Dec;22(6):583-7. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(83)90300-x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 6649222 (View on PubMed)

Lawson RK, Murphy JB, Taylor AJ, Jacobs SC. Retrograde method for percutaneous access to kidney. Urology. 1983 Dec;22(6):580-2. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(83)90299-6.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 6649221 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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STUDY00160854

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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