ArticleUrology2017
X-ray-free Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: How to Select the Right Patient?
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- Systematic Review of Current Ultrasound Use in Education and Simulation in the Field of Urology.Current urology reports · 2020Pooled it
- Pure Ultrasound with Two-Step Dilation vs. Combined Ultrasound-Fluoroscopy in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Is Fluoroscopy Still Needed?Urology research & practice · 2026Article
- Fluoroscopy-free mini-PCNL using CT-ultrasound fusion guidance in a pediatric patient with recurrent cystine stones: A case report.Urology case reports · 2026Article
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in pregnancy: A comprehensive review and technical insights.Asian journal of urology · 2025Review
- [Totally ultrasound guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: An efficient and safe technique].Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · 2025Article
- Evaluating the learning curve of total ultrasound guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy in complex renal stones using"30-degree triangulation"technique.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- B.T.C.H. nephrolithometry score: a novel scoring system to predict stone-free rate and complexity for ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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- Ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) success rates in patients with elevated body mass index: a comparative study.Urolithiasis · 2023Article
- Ultrasound-Guided PCNL - Why Are We Still Performing Exclusively Fluoroscopic Access?Current urology reports · 2023Review
- Low-dose fluoroscopy technique drastically decreases patient radiation exposure during percutaneous nephrolithotomy.Urolithiasis · 2022Article
- Pediatric Stone Surgery: What Is Hot and What Is Not.Current urology reports · 2022Review
- Can ultrasound guidance reduce radiation exposure significantly in percutaneous nephrolithotomy in pediatric patients?Urolithiasis · 2021Observational
- 3-dimensional ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: total free versus partial fluoroscopy.World journal of urology · 2020Article
- Tract dilation monitored by ultrasound in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: feasible and safe.World journal of urology · 2020Article
- Fluoroless Endourological Surgery for Stone Disease: a Review of the Literature-Tips and Tricks.Current urology reports · 2020Review
- Preoperative imaging in staghorn calculi, planning and decision making in management of staghorn calculi.Asian journal of urology · 2020Review
- Techniques - Ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: How we do it.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2020Article
- Ultrasound-guided Access and Dilation for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in the Supine Position: A Step-by-Step Approach.Urology · 2019Article
- Supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy: tips and tricks.Translational andrology and urology · 2019Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo identify factors associated with successful ultrasound guidance for each surgical step of ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). PATIENTS AND
methodsConsecutive patients undergoing PCNL between March 2015 and June 2016 were prospectively enrolled. An attempt was made to use ultrasound guidance in renal access, tract dilation, and nephrostomy tube placement for each patient. For steps during which ultrasound guidance was unsuccessful, fluoroscopic screening was applied. Regression analysis identified patient characteristics associated with successful use of ultrasound guidance.
resultsA total of 96 patients composed this cohort, with a mean body mass index of 28.7 kg/m
conclusionTo achieve completely x-ray-free ultrasound-guided PCNL, the ideal patient should have a hydronephrotic collecting system with no staghorn stone present. For practitioners looking to adopt ultrasound guidance into their PCNL practice, these represent the most appropriate patients to safely initiate a surgical experience.
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