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  • Medical Imaging
  • Nephrolithiasis Treatment

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  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) frequently results in residual stone fragments, necessitating secondary procedures in over 40% of patients.
  • Current standard care relies on postoperative imaging, leading to delays in identifying and treating residual stones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of incorporating intraoperative portable CT (PCT) scans into the PCNL procedure on perioperative outcomes.
  • To determine if PCT can reduce the need for secondary procedures by enabling immediate detection and removal of residual stones.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective trial enrolled 60 patients undergoing initial PCNL with intraoperative PCT and ureteroscopy.
  • Surgeons used PCT to identify residual fragments after initial stone treatment, continuing nephroscopy for removal if necessary.
  • Results were compared to a retrospective cohort of 174 patients who had PCNL with standard postoperative imaging.

Main Results:

  • Intraoperative PCT identified residual fragments in 50% of prospective cases, leading to further stone removal.
  • The PCT group showed a significantly higher stone-free rate (82% vs. 36%), lower re-intervention rates (7% vs. 32%), and fewer urgent presentations for ureteral obstruction (0% vs. 7%).
  • The prospective cohort also experienced reduced total effective radiation dose (8.4 mSv vs. 14.6 mSv) and shorter hospital stays (2.3 days vs. 3.5 days).

Conclusions:

  • Intraoperative portable CT scanning during PCNL significantly enhances perioperative outcomes, including stone clearance and patient recovery.
  • The findings support the utility of PCT in optimizing PCNL procedures and reducing complications.
  • Further investigation via a randomized controlled trial is recommended to validate these promising results.