Τίτλος:
Current status of ureteroscopic treatment for urolithiasis
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
Intracorporeal treatment of urolithiasis is characterized by continuous
technological evolution. In this review we present updated data upon the
use of ureteroscopy for the management of urolithiasis. Novel digital
flexible ureteroscopes are used in clinical practice. Ureteroscopic
working tools are revolutionized resulting in safer and more efficient
procedures. Special categories of stone patients such as pregnant women,
children and patients on anticoagulation medication can now undergo
uneventful ureteroscopy. Routine insertion of stents and access sheaths
as well as bilateral ureteroscopy is still a controversial issue. Future
perspectives include smaller and better instruments to visualize and
treat a stone, while robotic ureteroscopy is becoming a fascinating
reality.
Συγγραφείς:
Skolarikos, Andreas A.
Papatsoris, Athanasios G.
Mitsogiannis,
Iraklis C.
Chatzidarellis, Lefteris
Liakouras, Christos and
Deliveliotis, Charalambos
Περιοδικό:
International Journal of Urological Nursing
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
evolution; indications; technique; ureteroscopy
DOI:
10.1111/j.1442-2042.2009.02364.x
