title: [Ureterorenoscopy].
abstract: Ureterorenoscopy (URS) is a minimally invasive treatment option for removal of kidney stones, which has gained importance in this field over the past two decades. This technique has replaced extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) stone surgery for many indications. It is also particularly important in the diagnostics and treatment for tumors of the upper urinary tract. This article describes the indications, surgical technique and management of complications of URS.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Urologie, Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Rübenkamp 220, 22291, Hamburg, Deutschland. an.gross@asklepios.com.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Gross
authors.affiliation: SLK-Kliniken, Am Gesundbrunnen 20-26, Heilbronn, Deutschland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rassweiler
authors.affiliation: AKH Wien, Universitätsklinik für Urologie, Wien, Österreich.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Sievert
authors.affiliation: Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Miernik
authors.affiliation: Krankenhaus Maria Hilf der Alexianer GmbH, Krefeld, Deutschland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Westphal
authors.affiliation: Urologische Klinik, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Deutschland.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Leyh
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland.
authors.forename: T R W
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Herrmann
authors.affiliation: Privatklinik Brixen, Brixen, Italien.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Olbert
authors.affiliation: Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68513, Mannheim, Deutschland.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Häcker
authors.affiliation: altauro Praxis für Urologie, Basel, Schweiz.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bachmann
authors.affiliation: St. Josef-Krankenhaus, Hamm, Deutschland.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Homberg
authors.affiliation: Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Deutschland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.affiliation: Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schoenthaler
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Urologie, Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Rübenkamp 220, 22291, Hamburg, Deutschland.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Netsch
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018666:Ureteroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014571:Urologic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Minimally invasive techniques; Surgical techniques; Tumors of the upper urinary tract; Ureterorenoscopy; Urolithiasis