This book describes basic information and current applications of flexible ureteroscopy in diagnosis and treatment of renal stones, covering topics on history, anatomy, preoperative preparation, clinical operation, and training for beginners. Basic as well as advanced techniques of flexible ureteroscopy for large renal stones, pediatric patients, and in special situations are presented in details with representative cases and high-resolution illustrations. In addition, disposable, wireless, and robotic flexible ureteroscopy are introduced in details to help readers to learn advanced…mehr
This book describes basic information and current applications of flexible ureteroscopy in diagnosis and treatment of renal stones, covering topics on history, anatomy, preoperative preparation, clinical operation, and training for beginners. Basic as well as advanced techniques of flexible ureteroscopy for large renal stones, pediatric patients, and in special situations are presented in details with representative cases and high-resolution illustrations. In addition, disposable, wireless, and robotic flexible ureteroscopy are introduced in details to help readers to learn advanced techniques. It will be a useful reference for urologists, especially for those who are interested in improving their flexible ureteroscopy skills in clinical practice.
Guohua Zeng is a Professor and Chief at the Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China. He is also the Co-Chair and Secretary General of International Alliance of Urolithiasis. Kandarp Parikh is the Director at the Department of Urology, Shyam Urosurgical Hospital, Ahmedabad, India. Kemal Sarica is a Professor and Chief at the Department of Urology, Biruni University Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey.
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1 History of Ureteroscopy
2 Anatomical Considerations during Flexible Ureteroscopy
3 Armamentarium and Endoscopes
4 Accessories, Sterilization, and Instrument Care in Flexible Ureteroscopy
5 Lasers in Flexible Ureteroscopy
6 Preoperative Assessment, Patient Preparation, and Anesthesia for Flexible Ureteroscopy
7 Indications and Contraindications for Flexible Ureteroscopy
8 Clinical and Operating Room Set Up for Flexible Ureteroscopy
9 How to Perform Flexible Ureteroscopy for Renal Stones
10 Irrigation Mechanisms and Intra Pelvic Pressure in Flexible Ureteroscopy
11 Double J Stents in Flexible Ureteroscopy
12 Flexible Ureteroscopy for Large Renal Stones
13 ECIRS
14 Flexible Ureteroscopy in Pediatric Patients
15 Flexible Ureteroscopy in Special Situation
16 Complications of Flexible Ureteroscopy
17 Postoperative Care and Quality of Life After Flexible Ureteroscopy
18 Disposable Flexible Ureteroscopy
19 Robotic Flexible Ureteroscopy
20 Diagnostic Flexible Ureteroscopy
21 Flexible Ureteroscopy in UPJ and Ureteral Stenosis
22 Flexible Ureteroscopy for Upper Tract Transitional Cell Carcinoma
