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Impact of Ureteral Access Sheath Use on Renal Stone Clearance During Flexible Ureterorenoscopy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Urinary tract stones (kidney and ureter) are a common medical condition. Recently, advancements in minimally invasive endoscopic procedures have significantly transformed the surgical management of urolithiasis. Methods The study enrolled 123 patients with kidney stones who underwent FURS with laser lithotripsy in the ...
Mohammad Al‐Zubi, Mohammad Ghassab Deameh, Sara Marwan Ghanem, Rania Ahmad Abufarhan, Rhma Ra'afat Alrfooh, Balqees Odeh Alrfooh, Layan Ibrahim Kuran, Hala Ahmad Hazaimeh, Weaam Ali Aladamat, Yaseen Abdelqader Yaseen Asa'd, Mohamad N. M. Kharashgah, Ghassan Talahmeh   +11 more
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Ureteroscopy for Symptomatic Hydrocalices: A Case Series [PDF]

, 2006
Background: Hydrocalix is an uncommon condition that typically is treated with percutaneous dilation of the stenotic infundibulum. Ureteroscopy has the advantage of minimizing invasiveness.
Kieran, Kathleen, Wolf, J. Stuart, Jr., Nelson, Caleb P.   +2 more
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Ureteroscopy during pregnancy

Indian Journal of Urology, 2009
Urolithiasis during pregnancy is an uncommon, but a serious medical problem. Options for the treatment of pregnant women with obstructing stones include ureteral stent placement, percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement, and ureteroscopic stone removal (URS).
Michelle J Semins, Brian R Matlaga
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Efficacy and Safety of Surgical Kidney Stone Interventions in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review

Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, 2020
Background: Reduced kidney function and distorted kidney anatomy in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) may complicate stone interventions more compared with the general population.
Vinusha Kalatharan, Racquel Jandoc, Gary Grewal, Danielle M. Nash, Blayne Welk, Sisira Sarma, York Pei, Amit X. Garg   +7 more
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Semi-rigid ureteroscopy: indications, tips, and tricks

, 2017
Advances in ureteroscopic technology, alongside broadening treatment options have fuelled the rapid expansion of endourology. Semi-rigid ureteroscopy is a well-known procedure used globally for varying urological conditions, with high success rates. This
Whitehurst, Lily A, Somani, Bhaskar K., Bhaskar K. Somani, Lily A. Whitehurst   +3 more
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Concurrent Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma and Prostate Tuberculosis: A Case Report

IJU Case Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Tuberculosis is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer; however, the simultaneous occurrence of urogenital tuberculosis and bladder cancer is rare. Primary prostate tuberculosis is relatively uncommon in patients with urogenital tuberculosis.
Rikuo Suzuki, Taketo Kawai
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Practice patterns of ureteral access sheath during ureteroscopy for nephrolithiasis: a survey among endourologists worldwide

BMC Urology, 2019
Background The use of ureteral access sheath (UAS) during ureteroscopy is controversial. We aimed to explore practice patterns of UAS during ureteroscopy for nephrolithiasis among endourologists worldwide.
Dorit Esther Zilberman, Alon Lazarovich, Harry Winkler, Nir Kleinmann   +3 more
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Effect of intra-institutional standardization of using intraoperative fluoroscopy in ureteroscopy

, 2021
Introduction: This study aimed to examine the efficacy of intra-institutional standardization of fluoroscopy use to reduce X-ray exposure and identify factors that predict reduced fluoroscopy time.
Ito, Hiroki, Nirei, Takuma, Tabei, Tadashi, Kobayashi, Kazuki   +3 more
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Postoperative urinary tract infections following flexible ureteroscopy: a prospective cohort study in the West bank of Palestine

BMC Urology
Background Reports on the incidence of urinary tract infections following flexible ureteroscopy in Palestine are scarce. This study aimed to assess the incidence of urinary tract infections after flexible ureteroscopy and to identify the risk factors ...
Aaisha Mhamid, Rand Taha, Rasheed Ibrahem, Hatim Hijaz, Samer Bustame, Ramzi Shawahna   +5 more
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Semi-rigid Ureteroscopy for the Management of Ureteric Calculi: Our Experience and Complication Encountered

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2019
Background: Semi-rigid ureteroscopy lithotripsy have become standard of treatment for ureteral calculi. The aim of this study isto review outcome of Semi-rigidureteroscopy lithotripsy and to report the complications encountered. Methods: After approval
Kabir Tiwari, Amit Mani Upadhaya, Ashok Kuwar, Sanjesh Bhakta Shrestha   +3 more
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