Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5690405 | Urology | 2017 | 25 Pages |
Abstract
When capital costs are included, ultrasound-guided PCNL can produce comparable clinical outcomes to fluoroscopy-guided procedures at a lower cost to the institution. Shorter operative time drives significant savings with the adoption of ultrasound guidance, which may be magnified with increasing case volume. Using ultrasound imaging during PCNL may be more cost-effective compared to fluoroscopy and warrants further study.
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Authors
Matthew Hudnall, Manint Usawachintachit, Ian Metzler, David T. Tzou, Brittany Harrison, Errol Lobo, Thomas Chi,