Transurethral ureteroscopy in men using juvenile cystoscopy equipment

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Endourology
• Surgical Innovation

Background:

• Current diagnostic methods for the male lower ureter are inadequate, causing urologist frustration.
• Ureteroscopy has been successfully and routinely used in women for diagnosing and treating ureteral conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore a direct endoscopic approach for diagnosis and treatment in the terminal ureter of men.
• To introduce ureteroscopy as a viable diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for male lower ureter conditions.

Main Methods:

• Description of specialized equipment for lower ureter endoscopy.
• Detailed explanation of the technique for performing ureteroscopy in men.

Main Results:

• Ureteroscopy in men has been practiced sufficiently to demonstrate its utility.
• The described equipment and technique enable direct endoscopic visualization and intervention in the lower ureter.

Conclusions:

• Ureteroscopy should be incorporated into the urologist's armamentarium for male lower ureter evaluation and treatment.
• This endoscopic approach addresses the inadequacies of current diagnostic procedures for the terminal ureter in men.