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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Autori principali: Waheed Fawzy Abdelrasol, Ahmed Assem
Natura: Articolo
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: SpringerOpen 2024-11-01
Serie:African Journal of Urology
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Accesso online:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-024-00463-w