A ureteroscopy is usually performed with an endoscope that is passed through the urethra, bladder, and then directly into the ureter, in order to diagnose and treat disorders such as kidney stones. The examination may be performed with either a flexible or a rigid fiberoptic device while the patient is under a general anesthetic.
A ureteroscopic procedure provides the urologist with an important treatment option for patients with:
Stones located in the ureter or bladder
A normal urinary tract
Stones in locations that preclude ESWL or PCNL
A wide variety of instrumentation is required for a ureteroscopy.
It is imperative that instrumentation is properly selected to match the requirements of the case.
A selection of Urology instruments from Boston Scientific is available for ureteroscopic access to the urinary tract for stone retrieval and the establishment of nephrostomy drainage.
The following phases in a ureteroscopy procedure can be identified:
Access: guidewire
Dilatation: balloons and access sheaths
Retrieval: baskets, lithotripsy devices
Drainage: catheters
A flexible ureteroscopy typically involves the following steps:
Prodecure accessories – a group of ancillary products which assist in flexible ureteroscopy
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