Journal Reviews

Efficacy of flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for lower pole renal calculi

1 May 2015 | | Endourology and Stones | Renal calculi, lithotripsy, flexible ureteroscopy, laser ablation

The management of lower pole renal stones (LPS) is often difficult. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) are all potential options with potential benefits and disadvantages. In order to assess the success of fURS...