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  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Medical Complications

Background:

  • Perioperative complications are key indicators of surgical success.
  • Accurate grading systems are essential for reporting surgical complications.
  • Semirigid ureteroscopy is a common procedure for ureteral stone management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report and grade complications associated with semirigid ureteroscopy in ureteral stone management.
  • To apply the modified Clavien classification system for grading these complications.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of semirigid ureteroscopy.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study included 148 patients undergoing semirigid ureteroscopy for ureteral stones from January 2012 to June 2013.
  • All procedures were performed by a single surgeon.
  • Complications were classified using the modified Clavien classification system and patients were followed for 8 weeks.

Main Results:

  • The overall stone-free rate was 88.5%.
  • Complications occurred in 26.35% of patients, with most being Grade I (26.1%).
  • No Grade V complications were observed, indicating a favorable safety profile.

Conclusions:

  • Semirigid ureteroscopy is an effective and safe treatment for ureteral stones.
  • The modified Clavien classification system provides a precise method for reporting surgical complications.
  • Standardized complication reporting is vital for advancing surgical fields.