Patient radiation dose in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

• Main Author: Καραμούντζου, Γεωργία
• Other Authors: Παναγιωτάκης, Γεώργιος
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL); Patient dose; Radiation dose; Διαδερμική νεφρολιθοτριψία; Δόση ασθενούς; Δόση ακτινοβολίας

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the main method for the treatment of large renal calculi. Renal access is achieved by puncturing the pelvicaliceal system (PCS) under guidance and dilatation of the access route. The aim of the present study is the measurement and evaluation of the radiation do...