A contemporary step-by-step guide to performing flexible ureterorenoscopy for renal calculi

Abstract

With advancements in laser technology and urological techniques, flexible ureterorenoscopy has emerged as a vital surgical approach for managing stone disease. Various techniques can be employed to customize endourological stone treatments. Despite the continuous evolution of equipment, it remains crucial to comprehend the fundamental steps of the procedure. This paper offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide that integrates the latest advancements in both scopes and lasers. Additionally, it outlines potential pitfalls and strategies to circumvent them, aiming to achieve optimal stone clearance and deliver individualized patient care safely and efficiently.

Keywords

Flexible ureterorenoscopy technique / Tailored endourological stone treatment / Minimally invasive stone treatment

Acknowledgments

None.

Statement of ethics

Formal ethics approval was not required for this study. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for the use of the intraoperative video.

Conflicts of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Funding source

No funding was received for the work reported and published in this manuscript.

Author contributions

SC: Conceptualization and design;

TF: Manuscript writing and editing;

AM: Data acquisition;

NDL, VA: Critical revision of the manuscript.

Data availability

Data sharing not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or analyzed during the current study.

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