X-ray-free ultrasound-guided versus fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a comparative study with historical control.

Ponco Birowo Putu Angga Risky Raharja Harun Wijanarko Kusuma PutraReginald RustandiWidi Atmoko Nur Rasyid

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2020)

Supine XG-PCNL is an alternative to both supine and prone FG-PCNL with similar efficacy and complication rates for kidney stone patients. This could be a good alternative to urological centres with no access to fluoroscopy.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
minimally invasive
peritoneal dialysis
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
patient reported outcomes
radiofrequency ablation
dual energy