U.S., May 13 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07582341) titled 'Combined Intravenous and Irrigation Tranexamic Acid During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy' on May 06.
Brief Summary: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove large kidney stones. Although it is an effective treatment, bleeding during and after the procedure remains one of the main concerns and may sometimes require blood transfusion.
Tranexamic acid is a medication that helps reduce bleeding by limiting the breakdown of blood clots. It can be given through a vein and may also be used locally in irrigation fluid during surgery. This study evaluates whether using tranexamic acid by both rout...