title: Mechanical extraction of stones with rigid ureteroscopes.
abstract: Ureteroscopy, once the province of experienced endourologists, is now being done routinely by nearly all urologists. Thorough preoperative evaluation, proper selection of instruments, and gentle manipulation will lead to stone retrieval with minimal sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Weinberg
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Snyder
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*