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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • European Directive 2013/59/Euratom mandates the assessment of diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) in surgical procedures.
  • Radiation dose optimization is crucial in interventional surgery to minimize patient and staff exposure.
  • Multicenter surveys are essential for establishing representative DRLs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for frequently performed surgical procedures.
  • To comply with European radiation protection directives.
  • To provide benchmarks for Kerma area product (KAP) and fluoroscopy time (FT) in surgical interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter survey was conducted across six institutions.
  • Kerma area product (KAP) and fluoroscopy time (FT) data were collected for 1870 procedures.
  • DRLs were calculated as the 3rd quartiles for eight specific orthopedic, urologic, and gastrointestinal surgical procedures.

Main Results:

  • DRLs were established for eight surgical procedures, including proximal femoral intramedullary nailing, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and double-J ureteral catheter insertion.
  • Significant differences in KAP and FT were observed based on surgical complexity (shoulder surgery) and technology used (C-arm type for extremity surgery).
  • Specific DRL values for KAP and FT were reported for key procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) were successfully determined for eight surgical procedures.
  • DRLs serve as valuable tools for benchmarking current practices and optimizing radiation protocols in surgery.
  • Radiation dose in surgery is influenced by procedure type, clinical practice, and patient-specific factors.