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Review
. 2018 Feb;46(1):39-45.
doi: 10.1007/s00240-017-1025-7. Epub 2017 Nov 18.

Semi-rigid ureteroscopy: indications, tips, and tricks

Lily A Whitehurst  1 , Bhaskar K Somani  2
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Review

Semi-rigid ureteroscopy: indications, tips, and tricks

Lily A Whitehurst et al. Urolithiasis. 2018 Feb.

Abstract

Advances in ureteroscopic technology, alongside broadening treatment options have fuelled the rapid expansion of endourology. Semi-rigid ureteroscopy is a well-known procedure used globally for varying urological conditions, with high success rates. This article aims to provide 'tips and tricks' for the semi-rigid ureteroscopy procedure, and the management of commonly encountered pathology such as renal stones, ureteric strictures, and urothelial tumours.

Keywords: Calculi; Semi-rigid ureteroscopy; Tips and tricks; Ureterorenoscopy; Urolithiasis.

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Conflict of interest

The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest. No funding was received for this work.

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Review article, so no ethical approval or informed consent required. It does not involve any research involving humans or animals.

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