Body Systems

Urinary Tract Infections2 Results found

A Randomized Trial of Preoperative Prophylactic Antibiotics Prior to Kidney Stone Surgery (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy [PCNL])

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a surgical procedure that is standard of care for the removal of large kidney stones. PCNL involves removal of the stone(s) from the kidney through a temporary tract that is percutaneously placed through the patient's back during surgery.

Principal Investigator 
Ben Chew
Body Locations and Systems 
Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infections
Area 
Vancouver
Age 
18 and above

Sharklet Catheter Study

The aim of this study is to determine if the Sharklet catheter, with its unique coating, reduces infections in participants, when compared to a standard catheter.

Principal Investigator 
Dirk Lange
Body Locations and Systems 
Urinary Tract Infections
Area 
Vancouver
Age 
19 and above