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Semirigid ureteroscopy and tamsulosin therapy as dilatation methods before flexible ureteroscopy: evaluation and benefits
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of semirigid ureteroscopy and tamsulosin therapy as dilatation methods before flexible ureteroscopy advancement to...
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Evaluation of ultrathin semirigid ureteroscopy in terms of efficiency and cost compared to flexible ureteroscopy in treating proximal ureteric stones: a prospective randomized multicenter study
PurposeTo investigate the outcome and cost-effectiveness of ultrathin 6–7.5-Fr semirigid ureteroscopy in treating proximal ureteric stones compared...
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Advanced Ureteroscopy A Practitioner's Guide to Treating Difficult Problems
This book considers all aspects of ureteroscopy and the dominant role that it plays in the treatment of many urologic disorders. Most diseases of the...
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Predicting failed access in unstented ureteroscopy
The risk of failed access (FA) in unstented ureteroscopy ranges from 7.7 to 16%, with young females and those with prior ipsilateral stone surgery,...
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An analysis of the predictive factors for stone clearance at primary ureteroscopy
BackgroundUreteric colic is a common emergency urological presentation [
1 ]. When operative intervention is required, retrograde ureteroscopy is the... -
Combination of robot-assisted laparoscopy and ureteroscopy for the management of complex ureteral strictures
BackgroundTo summarize the efficacy of combined robot-assisted laparoscopy and ureteroscopy in treating complex ureteral strictures.
Methods ...
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Safety of single-use flexible ureteroscopy for dusting of upper urinary tract calculi in children
BackgroundFlexible ureteroscopy offers numerous advantages, such as increased reach, superior stone-free rate, reduced risk of bleeding, minimal...
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Flexible Ureteroscopy
This book describes basic information and current applications of flexible ureteroscopy in diagnosis and treatment of renal stones, covering topics...
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Fluid absorption during flexible ureteroscopy with intelligent control of renal pelvic pressure: a randomized controlled trial
PurposeTo investigate fluid absorption and its influencing factors during flexible ureteroscopy with intelligent control of renal pelvic pressure...
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Paediatric Ureteroscopy (P-URS) reporting checklist: a new tool to aid studies report the essential items on paediatric ureteroscopy for stone disease
The burden of urolithiasis in children is increasing and this is mirrored by the number of surgical interventions in the form of ureteroscopy (URS)....
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First prospective clinical assessment of the ILY® robotic flexible ureteroscopy platform
PurposeTo present the initial prospective clinical assessment of the ILY ® robotic ureteroscopy manipulator platform, focusing on its safety and...
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Practice patterns and outcomes of urgent versus elective ureteroscopy in a statewide surgical collaborative
PurposeUrgent indications for nephrolithiasis treatment include obstruction with intractable pain or renal impairment without untreated infection....
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Technical Aspects and Clinical Outcomes of Robotic Ureteroscopy: Is It Ready for Primetime?
Purpose of ReviewRobotic surgery in urology has already been widely employed in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery for minimally invasive...
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Single-Use Ureteroscopy and Environmental Footprint: Review of Current Evidence
Purpose of ReviewUreteroscopy is a well-established treatment modality for kidney and ureteric calculi in addition to playing a key role in upper...
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What is the appropriate gravel size during ureteroscopy lithotripsy? An in vitro evaluation
To propose the suitable diameter of calculus debris produced during flexible ureteroscopy lithotripsy (fURL). A glass tube was used to simulate the...
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Quantification of outflow resistance for ureteral drainage devices used during ureteroscopy
PurposeSince renal pelvis pressure is directly related to irrigation flowrate and outflow resistance, knowledge of outflow resistance associated with...
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Flexible ureteroscopy for lower pole calculus: is it still a challenge?
PurposeFlexible ureteroscopy (fURS) is steadily gaining popularity in the management of renal calculi, including those located in the lower pole...
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Change in renal blood flow in response to intrarenal pressure alterations induced by ureteroscopy in an in-vivo porcine model
IntroductionHigh irrigation rates are commonly used during ureteroscopy and can increase intrarenal pressure (IRP) substantially. Concerns have been...
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Effect of outflow resistance on intrarenal pressure at different irrigation rates during ureteroscopy: in vivo evaluation
To maintain visualization and control temperature elevation during ureteroscopy, higher irrigation rates are necessary, but this can increase...
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Antegrade flexible ureteroscopy-assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy for staghorn calculi: a prospective randomized controlled study
The aim is to compare the efficacy and safety between single percutaneous nephrolithotomy (sPNL) and antegrade flexible ureteroscopy-assisted...
