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 …

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 …

Background Stent placement before retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) can theoretically
expand the ureter to improve access and remove stones. The purpose of this study was to …

The ureteral access sheath (UAS) facilitates the use of flexible ureteroscopy, enabling
improved minimally invasive management of complex upper urinary tract diseases. The …

Introduction: The use of a ureteral access sheath (UAS) may provide significant advantages,
particularly, in the treatment of a large renal stone burden. However, in some patients, the …

Purpose Latest publications state equal efficacy of a recently introduced new percutaneous
technique (“ultra-mini PCNL”, UMP) and flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) in the treatment of …

Urolithiasis is a common disease that affects urinary tract in all age groups. Both in adults
and in children, stone size, location, renal anatomy, and other factors, can influence the …

The use of ureteral access sheaths (UAS) is common practice during routine flexible
ureteroscopy procedures. However, debates and concerns continue amongst …

Objective To retrospectively analyze a significant number of flexible ureterorenoscopic
procedures performed with the Storz Flex-Xc model to evaluate its durability. Materials and …