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A muscle layer dilator for percutaneous nephrostomy
1Department of Urology, National Medical Center Hospital.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|August 1, 1987
Summary
A new clamp was developed for percutaneous nephrostomy procedures. This instrument safely creates a tract through muscle, offering a less dangerous and more affordable alternative to existing methods.
Area of Science:
- Surgical instrumentation
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Urology
Background:
- Percutaneous nephrostomy requires creating a tract through the muscle layer.
- Existing methods may involve risks or high costs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and describe a novel instrument for percutaneous nephrostomy tract creation.
- To evaluate the safety and cost-effectiveness of the new instrument.
Main Methods:
- A specially designed clamp was engineered to hold a guide wire or rod.
- The clamp facilitates easy and safe opening of the muscle layer.
Main Results:
- The instrument provides a safe method for tract establishment.
- It is presented as a less dangerous alternative to using a knife.
- It is more economical compared to disposable balloon dilators.
Conclusions:
- The developed clamp offers a safe, effective, and cost-efficient tool for percutaneous nephrostomy.
- This innovation may improve the safety and accessibility of the procedure.