The Benefits of Using a Small Caliber Ureteroscope in Evaluation and Management of Urethral Stricture.
Walid ShahrourPankaj JoshiCraig B HunterVikram S BatraHazem ElmansySandesh SuranaSanjay KulkarniPublished in: Advances in urology (2018)
The use of the small caliber ureteroscope can help in evaluation of the stricture caliber, length, and tissue quality. The scope can also aid in placing a guide wire, evaluating the posterior urethra, and screening for urethral or bladder stones. It can also improve the preoperative patient counselling and avoid unwanted surprises.