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Flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for renal stones 2 cm or greater

Medicine, 2020
With improvements in endoscopy and laser technology, flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) has been a viable treatment option for large renal stones. Here, we share our experience of the FURS treatment for renal stones 2 cm or greater.
Jian-sheng Huang, Jing Xie, Xiang-jiang Huang, Q. Yuan, Hongtao Jiang, K. Xiao   +5 more
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The Impact of Diagnostic Ureteroscopy Prior to Radical Nephroureterectomy on Oncological Outcomes in Patients with Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Background: The incidence of intravesical recurrence (IVR) following radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) is reported in up to 50% of patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC).
Ł. Nowak, W. Krajewski, Joanna Chorbińska, Paweł Kiełb, M. Sut, M. Moschini, J. Teoh, K. Mori, F. Giudice, E. Laukhtina, C. Lonati, Krzysztof Kaliszewski, B. Małkiewicz, Tomasz Szydełko   +13 more
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TISU:Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, as first treatment option, compared with direct progression to ureteroscopic treatment, for ureteric stones: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2018
BACKGROUND: Urinary stone disease is very common with an estimated prevalence among the general population of 2-3%. Ureteric stones are associated with severe pain as they pass through the urinary tract and have significant impact on patients' quality of
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Predictors of Urinary Infections and Urosepsis After Ureteroscopy for Stone Disease: a Systematic Review from EAU Section of Urolithiasis (EULIS)

Current Urology Reports, 2020
Purpose of Review To present the latest evidence related to the predictors of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and urosepsis after ureteroscopy (URS) for stone disease. Recent Findings Our review suggests that almost half of all post-URS complications are
S. Chugh, A. Pietropaolo, E. Montanari, K. Sarıca, B. Somani   +4 more
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Diagnostic Ureteroscopy for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma is Independently Associated with Intravesical Recurrence after Radical Nephroureterectomy

International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Purpose: To determine the effect of diagnostic ureteroscopy on intravesical recurrence in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) after radical nephroureterectomy (RNU).
Pei Liu, Xiao-hong Su, Geng-Yan Xiong, Xue-Song Li, Li-Qun Zhou   +4 more
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Hand problems among endourologists. [PDF]

, 2011
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Endourology has evolved rapidly for the management of both benign and malignant disease of the upper urinary tract. Limited data exist, however, on the occupational hazards posed by complex endourologic procedures. The aim of this
Bagley, Demetrius H, Cleary, Ryan C, Colon-Herdman, Arturo, Healy, Kelly A, Pak, Raymond W   +4 more
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Single-Use Ureteroscopes Are Associated with Decreased Risk of Urinary Tract Infection After Ureteroscopy for Urolithiasis Compared to Reusable Ureteroscopes

Journal of endourology, 2022
Objective: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common complication after ureteroscopy. Despite sterilization, there is evidence that reusable ureteroscopes can still harbor bacteria.
R. Unno, Gregory W. Hosier, Fadl Hamouche, D. Bayne, M. Stoller, T. Chi   +5 more
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Success rate and complications of performing elective ureteroscopy in <1 week versus over 1 week from renal colic initiation in ureteral stones larger than 6 mm

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Background: The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes, success rate, and complications of performing elective ureteroscopy at different times:
Reza Kazemi, Amir Javid, Amir Hossein Ghandehari, Hanieh Salehi   +3 more
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Subcapsular and Perirenal Hematoma after Ureteroscopy and Pneumatic Lithotripsy

Folia Medica, 2016
Subcapsular or perirenal hematoma is an unusual complication after semirigid ureteroscopy using pneumatic lithotripsy to treat ureteral stones. We present a patient who developed a large subcapsular and perirenal hematoma following ureteroscopy ...
Resorlu Mustafa, Gulpinar Murat Tolga, Adam Gurhan   +2 more
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Retroperitoneoscopic pyelolithotomy as initial treatment for upper urinary tract large stone. [PDF]

, 2005
We report a case in which retroperitoneoscopic pyelolithotomy was the procedure selected to treat a large stone in the upper urinary tract. A 71-year-old woman who had multiple cerebral infarction and dementia was admitted with a persistent high fever ...
Kumon, Hiromi, Nagai, Atsushi, Ohmori, Hiroyuki, Ozawa, Hideo, Uematsu, Katsutoshi   +4 more
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