Introduction The aim of this paper was to give a complete overview of all published
complications associated with ureteroscopy and their according management and …

The aim of the present paper was to review the literature on all available ureteral access
sheaths (UASs) with their indications, limitations, risks, advantages and disadvantages in …

Abstract Purpose of Review From health systems to individuals, nephrolithiasis is
economically burdensome. The aim of the current paper is to characterize the financial …

Although the use of UAS is associated with some risk and limiting factors, it appears from
this systematic review that its use is common and safe for the retrograde intrarenal access …

Introduction We evaluated a new digital single-use flexible ureteroscope, LithoVue™ with
respect to deflection, image quality and maneuverability. Methods A prospective cohort …

Purpose to critically review all literature concerning the cost-effectiveness of flexible
ureteroscopy comparing single-use with reusable scopes. Materials and Methods A …

Single-use flexible ureteroscopes (su-fURS) aim at overcoming the main limitations of
conventional reusable flexible ureteroscopes (re-fURS) in terms of acquisition and …

Background Flexible ureteroscopy is an established treatment modality for evaluating and
treating abnormalities in the upper urinary tract. Reusable ureteroscope (USC) durability is a …

Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is being performed for the surgical management of
upper urinary tract pathology. With the development of surgical instruments with improved …

Purpose: Ureteral injury is a frequent complication of ureteral access sheath deployment.
We sought to define the safe threshold of force for the passage of a ureteral access sheath …