Currently, indications for flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS) are expanding, mainly due to
technological advancements. Although data from clinical series definitely presents fURS as …

Introduction High intrarenal pressure (IRP) is a potential risk factor for infectious
complications related to URS. Methods to lower IRP have been described. However, it is still …

Background The ureteral access sheath (UAS) is an ancillary device widely used by
urologists, but acute ureter injury may occur following its insertion. Preoperative selective …

Objectives To evaluate the pressure range generated in the human renal collecting system
during ureteroscopy (URS), in a large patient sample, and to investigate a relationship …

Flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for renal stones... : Medicine Flexible ureteroscopy and
laser lithotripsy for renal stones 2 cm or greater: A single institutional experience : Medicine Log …

Purpose To compare a novel vacuum suction ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy (VS-URS) with
traditional ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy (T-URS) for impacted upper ureteral stones and to …

Purpose Ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS) is gaining popularity for the management of ureteral
stones and even renal stones, with high efficacy and minimal invasiveness. Although this …

To maintain visualization and control temperature elevation during ureteroscopy, higher
irrigation rates are necessary, but this can increase intrarenal pressure (IRP) and lead to …

Introduction Intrarenal backflow (IRB) is known to occur at increased intrarenal pressure
(IRP). Irrigation during ureteroscopy increases IRP. Complications such as sepsis is more …

Introduction: MOSES™ technology is a holmium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser pulse mode
shown to minimize stone retropulsion. This may facilitate lithotripsy at higher power settings …