Background Ureteroscopy combined with laser stone fragmentation and basketing is a
common approach for managing renal and ureteral stones. This procedure is associated …

Purpose During ureteroscopy ureteral balloon dilation may be necessary to allow for
passage of endoscopic instruments or access sheaths. We assessed the efficacy and …

A number of factors must be considered in determining the optimal treatment for patients
with renal or ureteral calculi. These factors may be grouped into four broad categories: stone …

Background and aim Ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URL) and extracorporeal shock wave
lithotripsy (ESWL) are two widely used methods for the treatment of ureteral stones. The …

Abstract Background and Purpose: Objective parameters for the classification of ureteral
injuries and resulting indications for ureteral stent placement after ureteroscopy are lacking …

Aim of the Study: We described the initial experience of four referral centers in the treatment
of primary obstructive megaureter (POM) in children, by high-pressure balloon dilatation …

Purpose Post-ureteroscopy ureteral stent omission remains controversial. Although
omission is associated with reduced postoperative discomfort, concern remains for early …

Recent technical advancements mean flexible ureteroscopy is emerging as a serious
competitor to percutaneous approaches even for larger intrarenal calculi. Retrograde …

The management of primary obstructive megaureter (POM) is usually conservative, at least
in the first year of life. Nevertheless, in high-grade POMs with increasing dilation, obstructive …

Purpose To evaluate urination-related quality of life (QoL) in patients with an indwelling
ureteral stent immediately after ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) for upper urinary calculi. We …