Asmar Julia,  Singhal Hannah,  Lypka Michael,  Chan Sherwin

Final Pr. ID: Paper #: 023

Many studies have shown that patient education with interactive, multimedia design can enhance information retention. Merge Cube is a commercially available interactive object that allows one to use a phone or iPad to display and manipulate 3D images via an app. The purpose of this study is to determine if reviewing personalized 3D computerized tomography (CT) images via Merge Cube improves patients’ education and understanding versus reviewing the images on a monitor. Read More

Authors:  Asmar Julia , Singhal Hannah , Lypka Michael , Chan Sherwin

Keywords:  3D Visualization, Maxillofacial, Patient Outcomes

El-ali Alexander,  Sameer Mittal,  Calle Toro Juan,  Shah Jay,  Lawton Brendan,  Kolon Thomas,  Long Christopher,  Back Susan

Final Pr. ID: Paper #: 094

There is no standardized system for assessment of which pediatric tumors are amenable to partial nephrectomy – a surgery that is considered in pediatric patients with bilateral renal masses and those with predisposition syndromes. The RENAL Nephrometry score is the most widely used system to assess renal tumor complexity for surgical decision making in adults. We evaluated the RENAL Nephrometry score and imaging features that might predict perioperative clinical outcomes. Read More

Authors:  El-ali Alexander , Sameer Mittal , Calle Toro Juan , Shah Jay , Lawton Brendan , Kolon Thomas , Long Christopher , Back Susan

Keywords:  Partial Nephrectomy, Wilms Tumor, Patient Outcomes