Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Percutaneous nephrolithometry (PCNL) may be associated with significant ionizing radiation exposure for patients and operating room personnel. We conducted a multicenter study to assess the predictors of increased radiation exposure during PCNL. METHODS: We performed a multicenter retrospective review of patients undergoing PCNL. Patient demographics, stone characteristics and perioperative data including fluoroscopy time were recorded and analyzed. Preoperative CT images were reviewed and S.T.O.N.E. score was assigned to each patient. RESULTS: A total of 1700 patients were included in the analysis. The mean age and body mass index (BMI) were 63.4 ± 15 and 31.2 ± 7kg/m2 respectively. Mean stone size and mean overall nephrolithometry score was 3.7 and 8.3 (SD=2.2) respectively. Overall single procedure stone-free rate was 72%. In logistic regression analysis, stone size (p
Original language | American English |
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Journal | The Journal of Urology |
Volume | 193 |
Issue number | 4S |
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State | Published - Apr 2015 |
Disciplines
- Urology
- Medicine and Health Sciences