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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"Percutaneous nephrolithotomy"”.
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Robotic and haptic assistance for kidney access during percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a minimally invasive procedure for removing kidney stones. Gaining kidney access is the most challenging task in this procedure and the cause of many complications. This thesis presents semi-autonomous solutions for improving PCNL procedure outcomes. First, a …
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Development and evaluation summaries of a percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) surgical simulator
Traditional surgical training methods, such as the use of cadavers, and porcine models (pigs) fall short of providing the realistic, real-time feedback necessary for mastering complex procedures. Virtual reality (VR) simulators with haptics offer a significant improvement, delivering immersive and …
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Mitigation of intrarenal pressure in retrograde intrarenal surgery with a novel isoprenaline eluting guidewire
… and reduced patient morbidity compared to percutaneous nephrolithotomy, it is not devoid of problems, many of which are associated with intrarenal pressure (IRP). To alleviate the challenges associated with increased IRP, surgeons may utilize diverse approaches to regulate IRP. …