Semi-rigid ureteroscopy: indications, tips, and tricks

Advances in ureteroscopic technology, alongside broadening treatment options have fuelled the rapid expansion of endourology. Semi-rigid ureteroscopy is a well-known procedure used globally for varying urological conditions, with high success rates. This article aims to provide 'tips and tricks' for the semi-rigid ureteroscopy procedure, and the management of commonly encountered pathology such as renal stones, ureteric strictures, and urothelial tumours.

Urolithiasis. 2017 Nov 18 [Epub ahead of print]

Lily A Whitehurst, Bhaskar K Somani

Department of Urology, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG, UK., Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK. .