Prevention of wrong site surgery during upper tract endoscopy.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the use of radiopaque stickers during endoscopic surgical cases to prevent wrong side surgery.


METHODS
We used radiopaque markers before planned endoscopic surgery to ensure correct side surgery. These markers are labeled "R" and "L" and are identifiable during fluoroscopy.


RESULTS
These markers were a valuable tool to prevent wrong side endoscopic upper tract procedures. They were also well-accepted by patients at their preoperative surgical verification process.


CONCLUSIONS
Radiopaque stickers can assist in the prevention of wrong side surgery during upper tract endoscopic procedures.
Department of Urology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA.
Gareth J W
GJ
Warren
William W
WW
Roberts
John
J
Hollingsworth
J Stuart
JS
Wolf
Gary J
GJ
Faerber
D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D057918:Fiducial Markers; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D018666:Ureteroscopy / Q000379:methods; D014567:Urography / Q000379:methods