Flexible ureteroscopy with and without ureteral access sheath in treatment of large renal stones: a randomized controlled study
Abstract Background In flexible ureteroscopy (FURS), the ureteral access sheath (UAS) is extensively used due to its superior stone-free rates and reduced intrarenal pressure. However, it may cause damage to the ureteral wall and increase surgery costs. Therefore, we aimed to compare the safety and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2024-11-01
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| Series: | African Journal of Urology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-024-00463-w |