Techniques – Ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: How we do it

Authors

  • Darren Beiko
  • Hassan Razvi
  • Naeem Bhojani
  • Jennifer Bjazevic
  • David B. Bayne
  • David T. Tzou
  • Marshall L. Stoller
  • Thomas Chi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.6076

Keywords:

ultrasound, percutaneous renal access, nephrolithotomy

Abstract

Ultrasonography has emerged as an alternative to fluoroscopy for image-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in many countries. Compared to fluoroscopy-guided PCNL (F-PCNL), ultrasound-guided PCNL (US-PCNL) is easier to learn and reduces radiation exposure to patients and providers. Despite these advantages, uptake of ultrasound-guided PCNL (US-PCNL) in Canada has been almost nonexistent, largely because it is not incorporated into urologists’ training. In this article, we seek to familiarize Canadian urologists with this approach by describing our step-by-step technique for US-PCNL. Additionally, we provide keys to successful implementation of this technique.

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Author Biography

Darren Beiko

Associate Professor, Department of Urology, Queen's University

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Published

2019-09-27

How to Cite

Beiko, D., Razvi, H. ., Bhojani, N. ., Bjazevic, J. ., Bayne, D. B. ., Tzou, D. T. ., Stoller, M. L. ., & Chi, T. . (2019). Techniques – Ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: How we do it. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 14(3), E104–10. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.6076

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): CUAJ March

Section

Techniques in urology

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