DOES THE USE OF FLUOROSCOPY REALLY AFFECT THE SUCCESS RATE OF RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY?

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Fluoroscopy is used for access sheath insertion and postoperative control during retrograde intrarenal surgery(RIRS) operation but with this technique both patient and operation team are exposed to radiation. The use of fluoroscopy is disadvantage for both patient and surgeon. Considering results of recent studies, it is clearly seen that fluoroscopy doesn't affect the success and complication rates of RIRS. In this study, we aimed to compare the results of both fluoroscopy and fluoroscopy-free groups, to show if there is a significant difference.