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This study aims to harness the power of deep learning models to autonomously detect renal cell hydronephrosis in ultrasound images taken in close proximity to the kidneys. State-of-the-art architectures, including VGG16, ResNet50, InceptionV3, and the innovative Novel DCNN, were put to the test and subjected to rigorous comparisons. The performance of each model was meticulously evaluated, employing metrics such as F1 score, accuracy, precision, and recall. The results paint a compelling picture. The Novel DCNN model outshines its peers, boasting an impressive accuracy rate of 99.8%. In the same arena, InceptionV3 achieved a notable 90% accuracy, ResNet50 secured 89%, and VGG16 reached 85%. These outcomes underscore the Novel DCNN\u2019s prowess in the realm of renal cell hydronephrosis detection within ultrasound images. Moreover, this study offers a detailed view of each model\u2019s performance through confusion matrices, shedding light on their abilities to categorize true positives, true negatives, false positives, and false negatives. In this regard, the Novel DCNN model exhibits remarkable proficiency, minimizing both false positives and false negatives. In conclusion, this research underscores the Novel DCNN model\u2019s supremacy in automating the detection of renal cell hydronephrosis in ultrasound images. With its exceptional accuracy and minimal error rates, this model stands as a promising tool for healthcare professionals, facilitating early-stage diagnosis and treatment. 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