Flexible ureterorenoscopic management of upper tract pathologies

Urol Res. 2012 Dec;40(6):639-46. doi: 10.1007/s00240-012-0508-9. Epub 2012 Sep 13.

Abstract

The last decade flexible ureteroscopy has progressed from an awkward diagnostic procedure with limited visualization to a precise surgical intervention allowing access to the entire collecting system. In this review, we present the current status and future perspectives of the ureterorenoscopic management of urolithiasis and non-stone-related upper tract pathologies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Kidney Diseases / surgery*
  • Ureteral Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Ureteral Diseases / surgery*
  • Ureteroscopes
  • Ureteroscopy*