Highlights The combination of 3D visualization and ultrasound could help direct accurate puncture to target calyces, reducing the operation time, bleeding, and puncture difficulty. It is reported to help overcome the limitations of 2D conventional therapies. This Journal Watch presents the study, “Application of Three-dimensional Visualization Fused with Ultrasound for Percutaneous Renal Puncture” , from the Scientific Reports . Authors: Xu Z, Li Z, Guo M, Bian H, Niu T, Wang J What was the need of the study?
Precise percutaneous renal puncture technique is a vital procedure during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Passing through the axis of the desired renal calyx is ideal for this intervention as it minimizes vascular damage across the calyx and aims for a maximal renal endoscopy angle. Currently, B-ultrasonography (B-US), and radiography are used for guiding the percutaneous renal…
