Advances in Ureterorenoscopy - 15/08/11

Doi : 10.1016/j.ucl.2007.05.003

Darren T. Beiko, MD ^a,^b,^⁎ , John D. Denstedt, MD ^c,^d
^a Department of Urology, Queen’s University, Kingston General Hospital, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada
^b Centre for Applied Urological Research, Queen’s University, 62 Barrie Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada
^c St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Department of Urology, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario N6A 4V2, Canada
^d Division of Urology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, St. Joseph’s Hospital, 240 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario N6A 4N2, Canada

Corresponding author. Department of Urology, Queen’s University, Kingston General Hospital, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada.

Abstract

There has been a shift toward minimally invasive surgery in all surgical subspecialties in recent decades. Ureterorenoscopy represents an area in which there have been numerous advances that have resulted in excellent patient outcomes with low morbidity. Technologic advances such as miniaturization of ureteroscopes and improved video imaging have expanded the indications for ureteroscopy. The entire upper urinary tract can now be accessed for diagnosis and treatment of many common urologic conditions. Technologic research and development will continue to drive future improvements in the technique and applications for ureteroscopy.

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