Navigation systems and 3D imaging in percutaneous nephrolithotripsy

• Verfasst von: Bouchalakis, Athanasios [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Somani, Bhaskar Kumar [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Lima, Estevao [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Rassweiler-Seyfried, Marie-Claire [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Mamoulakis, Charalampos [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Tokas, Theodoros [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: Navigation systems and 3D imaging in percutaneous nephrolithotripsy
• Titelzusatz: improving outcomes and safety
• Verf.angabe: Athanasios Bouchalakis, Bhaskar Kumar Somani, Estevao Lima, Marie-Claire Rassweiler-Seyfried, Charalampos Mamoulakis, Theodoros Tokas
• E-Jahr: 2024
• Jahr: March 2024
• Umfang: 5 S.
• Fussnoten: Gesehen am 09.01.2025
• Titel Quelle: Enthalten in: Current opinion in urology
• Ort Quelle: London : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1991
• Jahr Quelle: 2024
• Band/Heft Quelle: 34(2024), 2, Seite 105-109
• ISSN Quelle: 1473-6586
• DOI: doi:10.1097/MOU.0000000000001136
• Datenträger: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: eng
• K10plus-PPN: 1914040988

Abstract

Purpose of review - Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) is the first-line management option for large kidney stones (>2 cm). It remains, however, a demanding procedure with considerable morbidity. The present narrative review summarizes recent knowledge from original research studies investigating navigation systems/three-dimensional (3D) imaging in PCNL, particularly on publications during the past 12-18 months. - Recent findings - Navigation systems and 3D imaging are primarily used for preoperative planning, with few intra-operative applications. Patient management and residents’ training could benefit from their use. - Summary - Navigation systems and 3D imaging technology have emerged as a potential game-changer in PCNL. Even though available evidence is currently scarce/inconclusive, the safety/efficacy of navigation systems and 3D dimensional imaging use in PCNL appears promising. This advanced technology offers precise anatomical mapping, improved visualization, and surgical accuracy. Enabling a comprehensive preoperative evaluation and improving guidance, navigation systems, and 3D imaging technology may improve the safety and efficacy of PCNL. With continuous technological evolution, it is expected that improvements/innovations will offer further aid in such demanding procedures. Familiarization and cost reduction are necessary for widespread application, while larger-scale prospective studies and well designed randomized controlled trials are still needed.