Journal Reviews

Effect of collimation on radiation dose during ureteroscopy

1 November 2016 | | Endourology and Stones | Ureteroscopy, image intensifier, dosimetry, X-ray, radiation protection

Over 60,000 ureteroscopies are performed annually in the UK. During these procedures radiation is used and there are concerns regarding the cumulative dose during a surgeon’s career. Common ways to minimise the dose to the theatre team are wearing lead...