The aim of the present paper was to review the literature on all available ureteral access
sheaths (UASs) with their indications, limitations, risks, advantages and disadvantages in …

Currently, indications for flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS) are expanding, mainly due to
technological advancements. Although data from clinical series definitely presents fURS as …

The debate still rages on for the usefulness of ureteral access sheath (UAS). Therefore, a
meta-analysis to discuss the effects of applying UAS during ureteroscopy was performed …

The use of ureteral access sheaths (UAS) is common practice during routine flexible
ureteroscopy procedures. However, debates and concerns continue amongst …

Background The use of ureteral access sheath (UAS) during ureteroscopy is controversial.
We aimed to explore practice patterns of UAS during ureteroscopy for nephrolithiasis among …

Purpose: Ureteral access sheaths are commonly used during ureteroscopy to facilitate stone
removal, improve visibility and maintain low intrarenal pressures. However, the use of a …

Purpose To correlate ureteral lesions visualized during ureteroscopy with histopathological
findings. Materials and methods Ureteral access sheaths (UAS) sized 13/15 Fr. were …

Purpose: We determined the association between ureteral diameter and ureteral injury
during ureteral access sheath placement. Materials and Methods: Patients were …

Objective: To identify avoidable predictors of postureteroscopy (URS) unplanned encounters
and to minimize 30-day encounters. Materials and Methods: We performed retrospective …

Objective: To present a well-organized review about ureteral access sheath impact on
ureteral injury. Materials and Methods: Systemic search on literature was done. Total of …