@article { author = {Zia, Hamidreza and Khatami, Fatemeh and Rahimi, Mohammad Reza and Aghamir, Seyed Mohammad Kazem}, title = {Combined Direct Visual and Imaging Guided Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Novel Technique}, journal = {Translational Research in Urology}, volume = {3}, number = {1}, pages = {4-9}, year = {2021}, publisher = {Urology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2717-042X}, eissn = {2717-042X}, doi = {10.22034/tru.2020.257597.1051}, abstract = {IntroductionPercutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a common urological procedure. Obtaining secure percutaneous access to the collecting system which is usually done under fluoroscopic guidance and tract dilatation is a crucial step toward a successful and safe procedure. This study aims to introduce a novel technique to modify this procedure.MethodCombined Direct Visual and Imaging Guided PCNL is performed by using specific 28 Fr dilatators with a customized central lumen that accepts a 4.5 F semi-rigid ureteroscope to visually confirm the puncture of the target calyx and passing a guidewire. This instrument was passed as a one-shot dilator after the withdrawal of the puncture needle. The rest of the procedure was then carried out in a standard manner. This novel technique was introduced to 12 patients in 2020 in Sina hospital, after completing the informed consent.Results The mean age was 53.58±11.96 and the average stone size was 4.1±0.58 cm and the average time from insertion of the needle into the target calyx until securing a guide wire inside the collecting system (pelvis, ureter) was 95 seconds (84-107). Fluoroscopy time (total time required to obtain the access but not the whole operation) was on average 30.25±8.01 seconds. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications as a result of this technique.ConclusionsThe use of the ureteroscope loaded with the dilator and sheath during PNCL seems to be a feasible and safe technique for dilatation of the access tract during one shot PCNL.}, keywords = {Technique,Percutaneous,nephrolithotomy,Nephrolithiasis,Iran}, url = {http://www.transresurology.com/article_119768.html}, eprint = {http://www.transresurology.com/article_119768_5017e52f9cb05027fbc10a8e29ed73c3.pdf} }