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[Experience in transurethral ureterolithotripsy using a rigid ureteroscope]
N Kashihara1, T Terada, T Sugimoto
1Department of Urology, Osaka Municipal Momoyama Citizen's Hospital.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Transurethral ureterolithotripsy with a rigid ureteroscope effectively treated lower ureteral calculi in 8 patients. However, the technique requires further improvement for upper ureteral calculi removal.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Endourology
Context:
- Transurethral ureterolithotripsy using a rigid ureteroscope was evaluated.
- Experience gained from 18 ureteral calculus patients (November 1985 - July 1986).
Purpose:
- To assess the efficacy of rigid ureteroscopic transurethral ureterolithotripsy for ureteral calculi.
- To determine the suitability of this technique for upper versus lower ureteral stones.
Summary:
- Successful stone removal was achieved in 3 out of 10 upper ureteral calculus cases.
- All 8 lower ureteral calculus cases were successfully treated.
Impact:
- Transurethral ureterolithotripsy demonstrated value for lower ureteral calculi.
- The current rigid ureteroscope device needs enhancement for effective upper ureteral calculus treatment.