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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Ureteroscopy (URS) is a common procedure for treating ureteral calculi.
  • Standardized classification of intraoperative complications is crucial for outcome assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review URS experience for ureteral stone treatment.
  • To stratify intraoperative URS complications using the modified Satava classification system.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1,208 patients undergoing URS for ureteral stones.
  • Intraoperative complications were recorded and graded using the modified Satava classification system.

Main Results:

  • Complete stone removal was achieved in 88.3% of patients.
  • Overall intraoperative complication rate was 12.6%, with proximal stone migration and mucosal injury being most common.
  • Complications were stratified: 4.5% Grade 1, 4.4% Grade 2a, 3.2% Grade 2b, and 0.57% Grade 3.

Conclusions:

  • The modified Satava classification provides a simple and effective method for grading URS intraoperative complications.
  • This system facilitates better comparison of surgical outcomes across different centers.