title: [Ureteroscopy as diagnostic and treatment method in ureteral processes: our experience].
abstract: Endoscopic approach to the ureter both as a diagnostic procedure in various diseases and treatment of low ureteral lithiasis is a widely used technique. Review of case reports where this technique was used over the last four years. A total of 73 ureteroscopies were conducted, 64 as therapeutic approach (89.04%) and 9 for diagnosis (10.96%) achieving an overall 94.4% success rate. Multiple variables such as type and location of the stones, patient's age and sex, diagnostic methods, length of stay etc. All the above data were used for a descriptive analysis of the situation in our centre. In our experience, ureteroscopy is a good therapeutic option for low ureteral lithiasis, mainly when no extracorporeal lithotrity is available, and an excellent diagnostic tool in other ureteral processes when more traditional methods fail.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario de Puerto Real, Cádiz.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Beltrán Aguilar
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Varo Solís
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Soto Delgado
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bachiller Burgos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D018666:Ureteroscopy