Reduction of Radiation Dose Received by Surgeons and Patients During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A New Shielding Method.

Purpose: Due to high prevalence of urolithiasis, endourologic interventions have increased for the treatment of patients with urinary stones. During fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), the surgeon and the patient are exposed to X-ray and its harmful effects. This study aimed to assess the reduction of the radiation dose received by surgeons and patients after using a new shielding method.