A neural network - based algorithm for predicting stone - free status after ESWL therapy.

Journal: International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The prototype artificial neural network (ANN) model was developed using data from patients with renal stone, in order to predict stone-free status and to help in planning treatment with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for kidney stones.

Authors

  • Ilker Seckiner
    Department of Urology, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey.
  • Serap Seckiner
    Department of Endustrial Engineering, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey.
  • Haluk Sen
    Department of Urology, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey.
  • Omer Bayrak
    Department of Urology, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey.
  • Kazim Dogan
    Department of Urology, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey.
  • Sakip Erturhan
    Department of Urology, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey.