NeSt Trial
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Nephrostomy versus Stenting for Obstructive Uropathy
IRAS ID
165881
Contact name
Christopher Bates
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 11 months, 31 days
Research summary
Obstruction of the renal drainage system can cause damage to the kidneys and predispose infection. The only treatment is to de-obstruct the system. Currently two modalities exist: 1. Nephrostomy insertion; whereby a tube is placed through the back, through the kidney, into the renal pelvis and drainage is established
2. stent insertion; whereby a stent is placed into the ureter via the bladder which bypasses the obstruction, establishing drainage.
Debate exists into which modality is better, therefore we aim to compare between the two modalities to answer the question.REC name
Wales REC 3
REC reference
15/WA/0001
Date of REC Opinion
17 Feb 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion