Ureteroscopy and stones: Current status and future expectations.
Urolithaisis is becoming an ever increasing urological, nephrological and primary care problem. With a lifetime prevalence approaching 10% and increasing morbidity due to stone disease, the role of ureteroscopy and stone removal is becoming more important. We discuss the current status of stone disease and review the ever increasing role that ureteroscopy has to play in its management. We discuss technological advances that have been made in stone management and give you an overview of when, how and why ureteroscopy is the most common treatment option for stone management. We touch on the role of robotic ureteroscopy and the future of ureteroscopy in the next 10 years.
Anna E Wright, Nicholas J Rukin, Department of Urology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton WV10 0QP, United Kingdom.
Anna E
AE
Wright
Anna E Wright, Nicholas J Rukin, Department of Urology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton WV10 0QP, United Kingdom.
Nicholas J
NJ
Rukin
Anna E Wright, Nicholas J Rukin, Department of Urology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton WV10 0QP, United Kingdom.
Bhaskar K
BK
Somani
Advances; Calculi; Techniques; Treatment; Ureteral stones; Ureteroscopy