Ureteroscopy for the management of stone disease

Nat Rev Urol. 2010 Jan;7(1):40-5. doi: 10.1038/nrurol.2009.233. Epub 2009 Dec 1.

Abstract

Ureteroscopy is the first-line treatment for urinary stone disease at many institutions. Techniques and indications continue to evolve. This Review covers the most current trends, controversies, and issues in ureteroscopic stone management. We present a summary of the most recent evidence regarding ureteroscopic treatment of ureteral and renal stones, current standard indications, adjunct devices and instruments used during ureteroscopy, and future directions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Management
  • Humans
  • Kidney Calculi / diagnosis
  • Kidney Calculi / surgery*
  • Ureteral Calculi / diagnosis
  • Ureteral Calculi / surgery*
  • Ureteroscopy / methods*
  • Urinary Calculi / diagnosis
  • Urinary Calculi / surgery