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Retrograde flexible ureteroscopic approach of upper urinary tract pathology: What is the status in 2014?
Author(s) -
Geavlete Petrisor,
Multescu Razvan,
Geavlete Bogdan
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1442-2042
pISSN - 0919-8172
DOI - 10.1111/iju.12582
Subject(s) - medicine , upper urinary tract , ureteroscopy , urinary system , diverticulum (mollusc) , surgery , endoscopy , ureter
Flexible uretero‐renoscopy witnessed dramatic technological improvements, ultimately translating in more diverse indications, better instrument durability, procedural efficacy and safety. Diagnostic exploration of the upper urinary tract, treatment of selected cases of ureteral and especially pyelocaliceal stones, caliceal diverticulum and infundibular stenosis, treatment, and follow‐up of upper urinary tract tumors are the main indications for this approach. We review the technique, results and complications of retrograde flexible ureteroscopy, with an emphasis on the latest developments of the method.