Prospective randomized trial of three different methods of nephrostomy tract closure after percutaneous nephrolithotripsy

Abstract

• The Cope loop closure patients recovered fastest, while FloSeal closure patients experienced initial increase in pain followed by resolution at 1 month. • As a result of the small study group sizes, it is difficult to show any significant difference in postoperative pain, especially in long-term follow-up; further clinical evaluation is necessary.