title: Tips and tricks of ureteroscopy: consensus statement Part I. Basic ureteroscopy.
abstract: Ureteroscopy is fast becoming the first line treatment option for the majority of urinary tract stones. Ureteroscopy training can be performed in a variety of ways including simulation, hands on ureteroscopy courses and supervised operative experience. We report an "expert consensus view" from experienced endourological surgeons, on all aspects of basic ureteroscopic techniques, with a particular focus on avoiding and getting out of trouble while performing ureteroscopy. In this paper we provide a summary of treatment planning, positioning, cannulation of ureteric orifice, guidewire placement, rigid ureteroscopy and stone fragmentation.
authors: Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
authors: Nicholas J
authors: NJ
authors: Rukin
authors: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Southampton, United Kingdom.
authors: Bhaskar K
authors: BK
authors: Somani
authors: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
authors: Jake
authors: J
authors: Patterson
authors: Central Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors: Ben R
authors: BR
authors: Grey
authors: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom.
authors: William
authors: W
authors: Finch
authors: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
authors: Sam
authors: S
authors: McClinton
authors: Rotherham District General Hospital, Rotherham, United Kingdom.
authors: Bo
authors: B
authors: Parys
authors: University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors: Graham
authors: G
authors: Young
authors: Heart of England NSH Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
authors: Haider
authors: H
authors: Syed
authors: Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, United Kingdom.
authors: Andy
authors: A
authors: Myatt
authors: St. Helens and Knowsley Hospital, St. Helens, United Kingdom.
authors: Azi
authors: A
authors: Samsudin
authors: Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
authors: John A
authors: JA
authors: Inglis
authors: University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors: Daron
authors: D
authors: Smith
keywords: stent; ureterorenoscopy; ureteroscopy; urolithiasis