Ureteral access sheaths (UASs) are part of urologist's armamentarium when performing
retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). Recently, the world of RIRS has changed dramatically …

The European Association of Urology (EAU) Urolithiasis Guidelines Panel has prepared
these guidelines to help urologists assess evidence-based management of stones/calculi in …

Purpose Flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) is steadily gaining popularity in the management of
renal calculi, including those located in the lower pole (LP). Due to difficulty in accessing to …

Objective To evaluate stone-free rate, device maneuverability, and complications after
retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) using 2 different sizes of flexible and navigable suction …

Purpose To evaluate the perioperative outcomes of retrograde intra-renal surgery (RIRS) for
lower pole stones (LPS) and factors affecting stone-free rate (SFR). Methods Data from 20 …

Purpose Use of suction in flexible ureteroscopy is increasing lately. The introduction of
flexible and navigable suction access sheath (FANS) has shown improved stone free rate …

Background Bilateral kidney stones are commonly treated in staged procedures. Objective
To evaluate outcomes after same-sitting bilateral retrograde intrarenal surgery (SSB-RIRS) …

SciELO - Brasil - Ureteral access sheath. Does it improve the results of flexible ureteroscopy?
A narrative review Ureteral access sheath. Does it improve the results of flexible …

Background and Objectives: Ureteral stent insertion passively dilates the ureter. Therefore, it
is sometimes used preoperatively before flexible ureterorenoscopy to make the ureter more …

Introduction The aims of the study:(1) to compare the Super Pulse Thulium Fiber Laser (SP
TFL) and the holmium: yttrium–aluminium-garnet (Ho: YAG) lasers in retrograde intrarenal …