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Early complications of diagnostic and therapeutic ureteroscopy

Medical Journal of Babylon, 2018
Objective: The aim of this study is to report early complications of diagnostic and therapeutic ureteroscopy and to grade each complication according to modified Clavien classification system (MCCS).
Newar Mohammed Mahmoud, Shakir Saleem Jabali   +1 more
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The role of ureteroscopy for treatment of staghorn calculi: A systematic review [PDF]

Asian Journal of Urology, 2020
Objective: To define the role of ureteroscopy for treatment of staghorn calculi. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using the Scopus and Medline databases.
Etienne Xavier Keller, Vincent De Coninck, Steeve Doizi, Olivier Traxer   +3 more
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Controversies in ureteroscopy: Wire, basket, and sheath

Indian Journal of Urology, 2013
In the last one to two decades, flexible ureteroscopy has rapidly expanded its role in the treatment of urologic stone disease. With the frequent and expanded use of flexible ureteroscopy, other ancillary instruments were developed in order to ease and ...
Emad R Rizkala, Manoj Monga
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Patient satisfaction and scope size of flexible ureteroscopy for upper urinary stones: A comparative study, multivariate analysis and subjective and objective evaluations. [PDF]

BJUI Compass
Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate subjectively and objectively the use of the slimmest scope, 7.5 Fr, on patient quality of life and outcome for upper urinary stones (UUS) treated by flexible ureteroscopy and to study the impact of ureteric stent insertion and operative techniques on patient satisfaction.
Hekal IA, Hekal YI, Hekal JI, Memari AA.
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Risk Assessment of Non-Urinary Tract Recurrence After Radical Nephroureterectomy Based on CheckMate 274 Trial Eligibility: A Multicenter Retrospective Study. [PDF]

Int J Urol
ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the risk of non‐urinary tract recurrence after radical nephroureterectomy for patients with upper urinary tract carcinoma according to CheckMate 274 trial eligibility. Methods We evaluated patients who underwent radical nephroureterectomy between 2012 and 2022 for upper urinary tract carcinoma.
Shindo T, Ueki Y, Muranaka I, Kobayashi G, Miyamoto S, Kunishima Y, Sato S, Okada M, Kato S, Kato R, Adachi H, Matsukawa M, Takayanagi A, Shibamori K, Wanifuchi A, Kyoda Y, Hashimoto K, Kobayashi K, Tanaka T, Masumori N.   +19 more
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Prospective randomized comparison between fluoroscopy-guided ureteroscopy versus ureteroscopy with real-time ultrasonography for the management of ureteral stones

Urology Annals, 2016
Context and Aims: Ureteroscopy is the definitive management for ureteric stone. Conventional ureteroscopy uses fluoroscopy guidance which has radiation exposure to patients as well as hospital staff.
Vishwajeet Singh, Bimalesh Purkait, Rahul Janak Sinha   +2 more
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Primary Ureteroscopy without Pre-Stenting for Proximal Ureteral Stones—Is It Feasible?

Life, 2023
Background: Primary ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy is the treatment of choice for distal ureteral stones. However, in cases of proximal ureteral stones, some urologists recommend the preliminary insertion of a ureteral stent and deferred ...
Alon Lazarovich, Rennen Haramaty, Asaf Shvero, Dorit E. Zilberman, Zohar A. Dotan, Harry Winkler, Nir Kleimann   +6 more
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Outcome of ureteral distensibility on the success of ureteroscopy: A prospective hospital-based descriptive study

African Journal of Urology, 2017
Introduction: “Difficult ureter” is a known problem that increases the complications during ureteroscopy. Objective: To categorize ureters according to their distensibility, and to determine whether ureteric distensibility is associated with the success ...
D.A. Hameed, A.S. Safwat, M.M. Osman, M.M. Gadelmoula, A. Kurkar, M.A. Elgammal   +5 more
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Assessment of anatomical outcomes in the upper urinary tract following flexible ureteroscopy with flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath: 1-year results from a multicentre study. [PDF]

BJUI Compass
Abstract Introduction Flexible and navigable suction access sheath (FANS) with flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS) has demonstrated favourable 30‐day and 3‐month outcomes for renal stones in normal anatomy. We aimed to investigate the long‐term 1‐year safety and efficacy of FANS for renal and ureteric stones in normal or anomalous anatomy.
Yuen SKK, Ng CF, Fong KY, Somani BK, Soebhali B, Elshazly M, Malkhasyan V, Tan K, Rico L, Gokce MI, Lee HJ, Gadzhiev N, Tefik T, Cao J, El Hajj A, Leung CH, Teoh JYC, Traxer O, Chew BH, Castellani D, Gauhar V.   +20 more
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Rapid Systemic Progression After Ureteroscopic Holmium:YAG Laser Ablation for High-Grade Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma in a Solitary Kidney: A Case Report. [PDF]

IJU Case Rep
ABSTRACT Introduction Endoscopic kidney‐sparing management is increasingly being used for upper tract urothelial carcinoma; however, its use in high‐grade diseases remains challenging. Case Presentation An 82‐year‐old man with a solitary left kidney underwent transurethral lithotripsy for left renal and ureteral stones 25 years after right ...
Takebe S, Demizu N, Tokumoto M, Morinaga R, Mitome T, Takizawa A.   +5 more
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