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Ureters are tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder. Very often stones can get blocked in the ureter causing great discomfort and pain.
Ureteroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera (ureteroscope) to visualize and treat issues within the ureters and kidneys.
It’s commonly used to diagnose and treat kidney stones, but can also be used to examine for other abnormalities.
Ureteroscopy is a primary method for removing kidney stones, especially those located in the ureter. And of a large size that may not be able to pass through the ureters.
Diagnosis:
It can help diagnose conditions like:
Treatment:
It can be used to treat:
Ureteroscopy is a cornerstone of modern endourology, offering a safe and effective method for the diagnosis and treatment of upper urinary tract conditions. With continued advancements in scope technology, imaging, and laser systems, ureteroscopy remains a highly adaptable and effective approach, especially for the management of urinary calculi.
Most ureteroscopy patients have mild to moderate pain that can be managed with medications
A kidney stone that generates intolerable pain beyond painkiller effectiveness will require surgical intervention. Stones bigger than 6 millimeters have a minimal opportunity to pass naturally so patients may need treatments including ureteroscopy and PCNL
A 7mm kidney stone is generally considered large and unlikely to pass naturally through the ureter. Smaller stones may pass through the ureter. Medical intervention is often needed for stones this size.
Ureteral obstruction can lead to urinary tract infections and kidney damage, which can be irreversible.