Flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for stones> 2 cm: a systematic review and meta-analysis
OM Aboumarzouk, M Monga, SG Kata… - Journal of …, 2012 - liebertpub.com
Abstract Background and Purpose: Urinary stones> 2 cm are traditionally managed with
percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Recently, flexible ureteroscopy and laser …
percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Recently, flexible ureteroscopy and laser …
What is the stone-free rate following flexible ureteroscopy for kidney stones?
KR Ghani, JS Wolf Jr - Nature Reviews Urology, 2015 - nature.com
Flexible ureteroscopy (URS) is increasingly being used as the first-line treatment for patients
with renal stones. Despite this increase in use, substantial variations exist in the reported …
with renal stones. Despite this increase in use, substantial variations exist in the reported …
Prospective evaluation and classification of ureteral wall injuries resulting from insertion of a ureteral access sheath during retrograde intrarenal surgery
O Traxer, A Thomas - The Journal of urology, 2013 - auajournals.org
Purpose: The safety of using a ureteral access sheath during retrograde intrarenal surgery
remains controversial. Using a novel classification, we prospectively evaluated the …
remains controversial. Using a novel classification, we prospectively evaluated the …
Comparison of percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde flexible nephrolithotripsy for the management of 2–4 cm stones: a matched‐pair analysis
T Akman, M Binbay, F Ozgor, M Ugurlu… - BJU …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Study Type–Therapy (case control) Level of Evidence 3b What's known on the subject? and
What does the study add? Recently European Association of Urology 2011 guidelines on …
What does the study add? Recently European Association of Urology 2011 guidelines on …
Flexible ureterorenoscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy for the management of renal stone burdens that measure 2 to 3 cm: a multi-institutional experience
Abstract Background and Purpose: Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy (PCNL) is the current
standard of care for management of large renal stones (> 2 cm). Recent studies have …
standard of care for management of large renal stones (> 2 cm). Recent studies have …
A new robot for flexible ureteroscopy: development and early clinical results (IDEAL stage 1–2b)
R Saglam, AY Muslumanoglu, Z Tokatlı, T Çaşkurlu… - European urology, 2014 - Elsevier
Background An improved armamentarium has had a significant impact on the emerging role
of flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) for the management of nephrolithiasis; however, FURS still …
of flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) for the management of nephrolithiasis; however, FURS still …
Retrograde intrarenal surgery versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the management of lower-pole renal stones with a diameter of 15 to 20 mm
OF Bozkurt, B Resorlu, Y Yildiz, CE Can… - Journal of …, 2011 - liebertpub.com
Purpose: To compare the outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and
retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for 15 to 20 mm lower-pole (LP) renal calculi by …
retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for 15 to 20 mm lower-pole (LP) renal calculi by …
Current standard technique for modern flexible ureteroscopy: tips and tricks
G Giusti, S Proietti, L Villa, J Cloutier, M Rosso… - European urology, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Thanks to advancements in the endoscopic armamentarium, flexible
ureteroscopy (fURS) has become a viable and attractive option for the treatment of renal …
ureteroscopy (fURS) has become a viable and attractive option for the treatment of renal …
A new scoring system for predicting stone-free rate after retrograde intrarenal surgery: the “resorlu-unsal stone score”
B Resorlu, A Unsal, H Gulec, D Oztuna - Urology, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prognostic factors associated with the treatment efficacy of
retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and develop a scoring system for predicting the stone …
retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and develop a scoring system for predicting the stone …
The impact of pelvicaliceal anatomy on the success of retrograde intrarenal surgery in patients with lower pole renal stones
B Resorlu, U Oguz, EB Resorlu, D Oztuna, A Unsal - Urology, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of pelvicaliceal anatomy on the success of retrograde
intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for lower pole renal stones and determine which of these factors …
intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for lower pole renal stones and determine which of these factors …