Collecting system percutaneous access using real-time tracking sensors: first pig model in vivo experience

Purpose: Precise needle puncture of the renal collecting system is an essential but challenging step for successful percutaneous nephrolithotomy. We evaluated the efficiency of a new real-time electromagnetic tracking system for in vivo kidney puncture. Materials and Methods: Six anesthetized female...

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Main Author: Rodrigues, Pedro L. (author)
Other Authors: Vilaça, João L. (author), Oliveira, Carlos (author), António, Cicione (author), Rassweiler, Jens (author), Fonseca, Jaime (author), F. Rodrigues, Nuno (author), Correia-Pinto, Jorge (author), Lima, Estevão (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2013
Subjects:
computer-assisted
imaging
instrumentation
kidney
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11110/511
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ciencipca.ipca.pt:11110/511

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http://hdl.handle.net/11110/511

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