ureteroscopy

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ureteroscopy

[u-re″ter-os´kah-pe]

examination of the ureter by means of a fiberoptic endoscope.

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First ureteroscopy was performed by Hugh Hampton Young in 1912 on a patient with posterior urethral valve.

A prospective study comparing stenting versus non-stenting after uncomplicated ureteroscopy for ureteric stones

There have been reports on the effectiveness and safety of ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy for the management of renal calculi [4].

Management of Ureterolithiasis in a Patient with Crossed Unfused Renal Ectopia

The way of placing DJS was generally retrograde using the cystoscope or subsequent to performing retrograde ureteroscopy. In some cases the stent placement has been made in open surgery.

Morbidity and impact on quality of life in patients with indwelling ureteral stents: A 10-year clinical experience

In Sindh province there is a dire need to have comprehensive stone treatment centers equipped with Lithotripsy PNL flexible ureteroscopy and laparoscopy with facilities to have basic research on stone disease metabolic laboratory and specialized group of urologists nephrologists biochemists experienced in special intervention in stone disease.

Enormity of Urolithiasis in Sindh province

Medical management of lower ureteral stones with tamsulosin and combined treatment with tamsulosin and nifedepine achieves a high rate of stone expulsion, thereby reducing the need for ureteroscopy.

Alt ureter tasi tedavisinde tamsulosin ile nifedepinle kombine tamsulosininin etkinligini karsilastiran prospektif randomize calisma / Prospective randomized trial comparing the efficacy of tamsulosin and tamsulosin combined with nifedepine for the management of lower ureteral stones

* Ureteroscopy, in which the doctor passes a scope through the urethra and bladder into the ureter to remove the stone or break it up.

Take action to prevent the pain of kidney stones: advances in treatment and better preventive measures can help you stave off one of the most painful urinary conditions

Minimally invasive surgeries like robotic, laparoscopic, ureteroscopy and percutaneous surgeries have gained immense popularity in recent years.

Kidney Stone Market Is Anticipated To Expand At A 4% CAGR / Global Players, Segments and Regional Outlook till 2022

Ureteroscopy is an effective method for the treatment of proximal ureteral stones and provides high stone-free rates.

Effect of the Anesthetic Method on the Outcomes of Ureteroscopy for Proximal Ureteral Stones: A Multi-center Study of the Society of Urological Surgery Aegean Study Group/Proksimal Ureter Tasi Nedeniyle Ureteroskopi Uygulanan Hastalarda Anestezi Yonteminin Sonuclara Etkisi: Urolojik Cerrahi Dernegi Ege Calisma Grubu'nun Cok Merkezli Bir Calismasi

Natural History, Complications and Re-Intervention Rates of Asymptomatic Residual Stone Fragments after Ureteroscopy: a Report from the EDGE Research Consortium.

Moses technology in a stone simulator

Flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) is currently used to treat calyceal diverticula.

Retrospective Analysis of Ultrasound-guided Flexible Ureteroscopy in the Management of Calyceal Diverticular Calculi

Treatment-wise, the kidney stone market consists medications, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), ureteroscopy (URS), and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

Kidney Stone Industry Analysis 2019 - by Size, Share, Growth, Regions, Segments, Demand, Type, Treatment Type, Diagnosis, Region and Forecast to 2023

The market is foreseen to witness an increasing demand for single use fibers, in the light of strenuous deflection requirements of flexible ureteroscopy. Moreover, the surging fad for laser fibers entailing custom optical fits is slated to bode well for the growth of urology laser fibers market.

Urology Laser Fibers Market Shares, Strategies and Forecast Worldwide, 2018 to 2026