Abstract:Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure for the treatment of kidney stones. Traditionally, RIRS is usually performed by reconstructing a 3D model of the kidney from preoperative CT images in order to locate the kidney stones; then, the surgeon finds and removes the stones with experience in endoscopic video. However, due to the many branches within the kidney, it can be difficult to relocate each lesion and to ensure that all branches are searched, which may result in … Show more
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