Need for surgery in UPJO

Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-025-03895-7
ObjectiveTo predict the need for surgery in patients with hydronephrosis resulting from UPJO
AI ApproachXGBClassifier, logistic regression, random forest, LGM classifier with Re, extra trees, AVG blender
Data Source(s)Single center institutional series (323 patients)
Model InputPresence of obstruction on DTPA/MAG3 scintigraphy, kidney size on urinary USG, AP diameter of the renal pelvis and renal parenchymal loss
Model OutcomeNeed for surgery
Model MetricsAUC 0.98, accuracy 95%
Model UsabilityDataset available upon request to authors.

AI = Artificial intelligence, UPJO = Ureteropelvic junction obstruction

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