Introduction: The ureteral access sheath (UAS) is a medical device that enables repeated entrance into the ureter and collecting system during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). Its impact on stone ...

John Michael DiBianco, MD, discusses the design of the ongoing SOUL trial, which is assessing stent omission vs stent placement following uncomplicated ureteroscopy. “In the literature, upwards of one ...

Abstract: Precise control of intrarenal pressure (IPP) during flexible ureteroscopy is critical for preventing postoperative complications linked to pyelovenous or pyelosinus reflux. We developed an ...

Objective: The novel semirigid ureteroscopy with a vacuum suction device has been increasing in the treatment of urinary stones recently. This study aimed to evaluate its clinical efficacy for ...

Flexible cystoscopy is an essential diagnostic and surveillance procedure in urology, yet it remains associated with clinically meaningful discomfort that can negatively influence the patient ...