Utility of a novel and cost-effective biological model for percutaneous renal access training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nephrolithiasis is a highly prevalent and recurrent disease in urology. Currently, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is recommended when treating a kidney stone larger than 2 cm according to the American Urological Association (AUA) and European Association of Urology (EAU) Guidelines. The utmost crucial part of PNL is to obtain the percutaneous renal access (PRA). Thus, for urologist without PNL experience, it is important to practice obtaining PRA in a controlled environment. The aim of this study is to develop and evaluate a model for PRA training under ultrasonic guidance.

Methods

This was a prospective experimental study that was conducted from September to November 2023. The biological model was made of porcine kidneys with ureters embedded in carrageenan g

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12541501 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature