Radiation exposure in prone vs. modified supine position during PCNL: Results with an anthropomorphic model.

CONCLUSIONS: The effective dose is 1.5- and 1.3-fold higher for lens and extremities, respectively, in prone position PCNL compared to modified supine position. Both positions are still well below the recommended limit for professional exposure.
PMID: 31496490 [PubMed]

Source: Canadian Urological Association Journal - July 31, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: St-Laurent MP, Doizi S, Rosec M, Terrasa JB, Villa L, Traxer O, Cloutier J Tags: Can Urol Assoc J Source Type: research