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Stone-Free Rate after Treating Kidney Stones Exceeding 10 mm via Flexible Ureteroscopy: Can Endoscopic Assessment Replace Low-Dose Computed Tomograph…
2019
<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> It is unclear whether endoscopic assessment of the stone-free rate after flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) is as effective as assessment with low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Prospective documentation of patients with kidney stones &#x3e; 10 mm diameter from 2 different centers (Freiburg, Regensburg), who underwent fURS and were declared to be endoscopically completely stone-free. Low-dose CT control performed 4–8 weeks postoperatively. <b><i>Results/Conclusion:</i></b> Thirty-eight patients were treated between October 2015 and August 2016 (12 F, 26 M). Average a…
Future perspectives of flexible ureteroscopy
2019
Purpose of review In the recent past, there were numerous and promising technological developments in the field of endourology leading to tremendous changes in the management of urolithiasis. This review will try to weave ancient stone therapy with the very modern advent of flexible ureteroscopy and recent developments in robotic systems. Recent findings In the broad field of flexible ureteroscopy for stone surgery, new disposable scopes have been developed and established. The use of robotic instruments is also a new and interesting concept. Additionally, clinical research on the understanding of laser features leads to a specific and appropriate use of lasers for lithotripsy, both holmium…