Procedure
Ureteroscopy: Treating urinary stones without open surgery
Ureteroscopy is the technique of choice for treating stones in the ureter and kidney. It is performed through natural pathways, without incisions, using a holmium laser to fragment the stones.
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An endoscopic technique that uses a flexible or rigid ureteroscope to reach the ureter or kidney through the urethra, allowing treatment of stones, strictures, or lesions.
How it works
Under regional or general anesthesia, the urinary tract is navigated up to the stone, which is fragmented with a holmium laser, and the fragments are removed with specialized baskets.
Who it's for
Patients with symptomatic urinary stones, ureteral strictures, or upper urinary tract lesions.
Benefits
- No incisions
- Definitive treatment of the stone
- High-precision holmium laser
- Short hospital stay
- Quick recovery
- Allows histological study of lesions
Recovery
Hospital stay of 12 to 24 hours. A temporary double-J catheter may be placed. Return to work within 3 to 5 days.
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