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To evaluate the impact of intermittent fluoroscopy on radiation exposure and surgical outcomes in supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

February 28, 2026World Journal of Urology0 citationsOpen Access

Impact of fluoroscopy technique on radiation time and surgical outcomes in supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a propensity score-matched analysis of intermittent versus live fluoroscopy

EBEnder Cem Bulut NKNihat Karabacak MKMustafa Kaba

Key Points

To evaluate the impact of intermittent fluoroscopy on radiation exposure and surgical outcomes in supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Conducted a propensity score-matched analysis
Compared intermittent fluoroscopy to live fluoroscopy
Assessed fluoroscopy time, stone-free rates, and complication rates
Intermittent fluoroscopy significantly reduced fluoroscopy time
Operative outcomes and stone-free rates were similar between techniques
Complication rates did not differ significantly between groups

Abstract

Intermittent fluoroscopy during supine PCNL substantially reduces fluoroscopy time without compromising stone-free rates, operative outcomes, or complication rates. This approach may be considered a safer alternative for minimizing radiation exposure to patients and healthcare providers.

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