Primary Ureteroscopy without Pre-Stenting for Proximal Ureteral Stones-Is It Feasible?
Alon LazarovichRennen HaramatyAsaf ShveroDorit Esther ZilbermanZohar A DotanHarry WinklerNir KleimannPublished in: Life (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)
Our study concludes that primary ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy for proximal ureteral stones is a valid and feasible treatment with a similar surgical outcome compared to distal ureteral stones. Preliminary ureteral stent insertion seems to be unnecessary.