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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)NCT07138872

Hemodynamic Effects of Surgical Position in Prone vs. Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

A study testing Prone Position Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Supine Position Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Galdakao-modified Valdivia) in people with Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and Surgical Positioning, run by Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

This prospective, randomized controlled study evaluates the hemodynamic effects of prone and supine positions during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) for large kidney stones. Surgical position may influence intraoperative and postoperative hemodynamic stability. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
What is being tested?
Prone Position Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Supine Position Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Galdakao-modified Valdivia)
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
84 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Jun 2025to 30 Dec 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • ASA physical status I-III
  • Presence of renal calculi indicated for PNL

Who cannot join

  • Pregnancy
  • Uncontrolled coagulopathy
  • Previous renal surgery
  • Severe cardiac, pulmonary, or neurological disease
  • Preoperative urinary tract infection (non-sterile urine culture)
  • Surgery duration <60 minutes or >120 minutes
  • Preoperative blood transfusion
  • Multiple access tracts

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

ARİF BURAK KEÇEBAŞ, UROLOGY CLINIC DOCTOR contact

+90 5412659978

arifkecebas@gmail.com

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34275

    Arif burak keçebaş, doctor, +90 5412659978, arifkecebas@gmail.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect of Surgical Position on Hemodynamics in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Performed in Prone and Supine Positions

This prospective, randomized controlled study evaluates the hemodynamic effects of prone and supine positions during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) for large kidney stones. Surgical position may influence intraoperative and postoperative hemodynamic stability. Prone positioning can increase intrathoracic pressure and reduce venous return, whereas supine positioning may provide greater hemodynamic stability. A total of 84 patients will be randomized to undergo PNL in prone or supine positions. Primary outcomes include changes in hemodynamic parameters during surgery. Results may guide surgical position selection, especially in patients with potential hemodynamic risk.

Read the detailed description

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is a widely used minimally invasive surgical technique for the treatment of large and complex renal calculi. Traditionally, PNL has been performed in the prone position; however, the supine position has gained popularity in recent years due to potential anesthetic and surgical advantages. Surgical positioning can significantly influence cardiovascular and respiratory function, potentially leading to intraoperative and postoperative hemodynamic fluctuations.

Previous literature suggests that the prone position may increase intrathoracic pressure and impair venous return, potentially compromising hemodynamic stability, while the supine position may provide a more stable cardiovascular profile. However, existing data are limited, and results remain inconclusive, particularly in direct comparative studies.

This prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effects of prone and supine positions during PNL on patients' intraoperative and postoperative hemodynamic parameters. The study will enroll 84 patients aged 18-80 years with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III undergoing elective PNL. Patients will be randomly assigned to either the prone (n=42) or supine (n=42) position.

Inclusion criteria include patients with renal calculi suitable for PNL and meeting the study's eligibility requirements. Exclusion criteria include pregnancy, uncontrolled coagulopathy, previous renal surgery, severe cardiac, pulmonary, or neurological disease, preoperative urinary tract infection, surgery duration outside 60-120 minutes, and multiple access tracts.

Preoperative evaluation will include demographic data, stone characteristics, and relevant laboratory and imaging findings. Intraoperative data will include systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, arterial blood gas analysis, operative time, anesthesia duration, access details, irrigation volume, and any transfusion or complications. Postoperative parameters will include nephrostomy duration, length of hospital stay, and presence of residual stones as assessed by postoperative CT scan.

Surgical techniques will be standardized for both positions. Prone PNL will involve initial lithotomy positioning for ureteral catheter placement followed by prone positioning for renal access under fluoroscopic guidance. Supine PNL will be performed in the Galdakao-modified Valdivia position with similar access and fragmentation protocols.

The primary outcome is the difference in intraoperative and postoperative hemodynamic stability between positions. Secondary outcomes include complication rates, residual stone rates, and hospital stay duration.

This study aims to provide high-quality evidence to guide surgeons and anesthesiologists in selecting the optimal patient position for PNL, particularly in individuals with higher hemodynamic risk.

Being tested
Prone Position Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Supine Position Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Galdakao-modified Valdivia)
Keywords
PCNL, Prone Position, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Supine Position, Hemodynamic stability, Nephrolithiasis
Medical subject headings
Deception, Nephrolithiasis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Prone Position Percutaneous NephrolithotomyProcedure or surgery

    Patients in this arm will undergo percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) in the prone position. The procedure begins with ureteral catheter placement in lithotomy position, followed by prone positioning for renal access under C-arm fluoroscopic guidance. Stone fragmentation will be performed using pneumatic or ultrasonic lithotripters, and nephrostomy placement will be completed according to standard protocol.

  • Supine Position Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Galdakao-modified Valdivia)Procedure or surgery

    Patients in this arm will undergo percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) in the Galdakao-modified Valdivia supine position. Following general anesthesia, the ipsilateral side will be elevated 20-30°, with the ipsilateral leg extended and the contralateral leg abducted. Ureteral catheter placement will be followed by renal access under C-arm fluoroscopy. Stone fragmentation and removal will be performed using the same standardized lithotripsy and irrigation protocols as in the prone group.

Study groups in NCT07138872
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Prone PositionExperimentalPatients in this group will undergo percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) in the prone position. The procedure begins with ureteral catheter placement in lithotomy position, followed by prone positioning for renal access under C-arm fluoroscopic guidance. Stone fragmentation will be performed using pneumatic or ultrasonic lithotripters, and nephrostomy placement will be completed according to standard protocol.
Receives: Procedure: Prone Position Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Supine PositionExperimentalPatients in this group will undergo percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) in the Galdakao-modified Valdivia supine position. Following general anesthesia, the ipsilateral side will be elevated 20-30°, with the ipsilateral leg extended and the contralateral leg abducted. Ureteral catheter placement will be followed by renal access under C-arm fluoroscopy. Stone fragmentation and removal will be performed using the same standardized lithotripsy and irrigation protocols as in the prone group.
Receives: Procedure: Supine Position Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Galdakao-modified Valdivia)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Hemodynamic Parameters (Intraoperative)

    Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) will be recorded at predefined time points (preoperative baseline, intraoperative intervals, and immediate postoperative period) to assess intraoperative hemodynamic stability.

    Measured: From induction of anesthesia to the end of surgery (approximately 60-120 minutes)

  2. Change in Arterial Blood pH

    Arterial pH will be measured at predefined time points (preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative day 1) to evaluate metabolic changes between prone and supine groups.

    Measured: Preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative day 1

  3. Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure (Intraoperative)

    Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) will be recorded at predefined time points (preoperative baseline, intraoperative intervals, and immediate postoperative period) to assess intraoperative hemodynamic stability.

    Measured: From induction of anesthesia to the end of surgery (approximately 60-120 minutes

  4. Change in Mean Arterial Pressure (Intraoperative)

    Mean arterial pressure (mmHg) will be recorded at predefined time points (preoperative baseline, intraoperative intervals, and immediate postoperative period) to assess intraoperative hemodynamic stability.

    Measured: From induction of anesthesia to the end of surgery (approximately 60-120 minutes)

  5. Change in Heart Rate (Intraoperative)

    Heart rate (beats per minute) will be recorded at predefined time points (preoperative baseline, intraoperative intervals, and immediate postoperative period) to assess intraoperative hemodynamic stability.

    Measured: From induction of anesthesia to the end of surgery (approximately 60-120 minutes)

  6. Change in Arterial pO₂

    Arterial oxygen partial pressure (mmHg) will be measured at predefined time points (preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative day 1) to evaluate respiratory function.

    Measured: Preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative day 1

  7. Change in Arterial HCO₃-

    Arterial bicarbonate (mmol/L) will be measured at predefined time points (preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative day 1) to evaluate metabolic changes.

    Measured: Preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative day 1

  8. Change in Oxygen Saturation

    Arterial oxygen saturation (%) will be measured at predefined time points (preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative day 1) to evaluate respiratory status.

    Measured: Preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative day 1

  9. Change in Arterial pCO₂

    Arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure (mmHg) will be measured at predefined time points (preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative day 1) to evaluate respiratory changes.

    Measured: Preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative day 1

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Operative Time

    Total time from initial skin incision to completion of stone removal will be recorded for each group.

    Measured: From initial skin incision until completion of stone removal (approximately 30-180 minutes).

  2. Anesthesia Duration

    Total anesthesia time will be measured to assess any differences related to patient positioning.

    Measured: From induction of anesthesia until termination of anesthesia and awakening of the patient (approximately 60-240 minutes).

  3. Intraoperative Blood Loss

    Estimated blood loss will be calculated and recorded; intraoperative transfusion requirements will also be noted.

    Measured: Intraoperative period (from skin incision to completion of surgery, approximately 30-180 minutes).

  4. Complication Rate

    Complications will be identified and classified according to the Clavien-Dindo classification system.

    Measured: From intraoperative period through hospital stay and up to 30 days postoperatively.

  5. Residual Stone Rate

    Presence of residual stones larger than 4 mm will be recorded; stones ≤4 mm will be considered clinically insignificant.

    Measured: At postoperative 1 month, assessed by CT scan.

  6. Length of Hospital Stay

    The total number of days of hospitalization will be compared between groups.

    Measured: From hospital admission until discharge (typically 2-10 days).

  7. Nephrostomy Tube Duration

    The duration (in days) that the nephrostomy tube remains in place will be recorded for each patient.

    Measured: From postoperative day 0 (day of surgery) until nephrostomy tube removal, typically within 7-14 days.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Aug 2025
  2. Study start1 Jun 2025
  3. Primary completion30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2025 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
84 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07138872
Sponsor's protocol ID
AIBU-SBF-ABK-01
Status last verified
Aug 2025
First submitted
9 Aug 2025
Last updated
24 Aug 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Prone Position Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Supine Position Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Galdakao-modified Valdivia) in people with Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and Surgical Positioning, run by Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact ARİF BURAK KEÇEBAŞ, UROLOGY CLINIC DOCTOR (+90 5412659978, arifkecebas@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Hemodynamic Parameters (Intraoperative) (time frame: From induction of anesthesia to the end of surgery (approximately 60-120 minutes)). The study lists 9 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Aug 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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