title: Current status of minimally invasive endoscopic management of ureteric strictures.
abstract: Endourological techniques are used more often nowadays in the treatment of ureteric strictures of various etiologies. Advances in technology have provided new tools to the armamentarium of the endoscopic urological surgeon. Numerous studies exist that investigate the efficiency and safety of each of the therapeutic modalities available. In this review, we attempt to demonstrate the available and contemporary evidence supporting each minimally invasive modality in the management of ureteric strictures.
authors.affiliation: Endourology and Stone Services, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: Stefanos
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kachrilas
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bourdoumis
authors.forename: Theocharis
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Karaolides
authors.forename: Stavroula
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nikitopoulou
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Papadopoulos
authors.forename: Noor
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Buchholz
authors.forename: Junaid
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Masood
keywords: balloon dilatation; endoureterotomy; endourology; ureteric stent; ureteric stricture