Primary Ureteroscopy without Pre-Stenting for Proximal Ureteral Stones—Is It Feasible?

Background: Primary ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy is the treatment of choice for distal ureteral stones. However, in cases of proximal ureteral stones, some urologists recommend the preliminary insertion of a ureteral stent and deferred ureteroscopy. We aimed to evaluate the necessity of preli...

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Main Authors: Alon Lazarovich, Rennen Haramaty, Asaf Shvero, Dorit E. Zilberman, Zohar A. Dotan, Harry Winkler, Nir Kleimann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/10/2019