[Treatment of ureteral lithiasis with ureteroscopy]. / Tratamiento de la litiasis ureteral por ureteroscopia.

ABSTRACT

We describe our experience and the results achieved in the treatment of ureteral lithiasis by ureterorenoscopy. Our results show the usefulness of this technique for calculi in the lower ureter. Furthermore, it can be used in combination with ESWL and PCN. Calculi in the lumbar ureter can be pushed up into the kidney for subsequent treatment with ESWL or PCN. We analyzed the results of 133 URS procedures that had been performed to treat calculi in the ureter. URS was used in combination with ESWL in 20 patients. Analysis of the success, failures, and complications of URS demonstrate the usefulness and efficacy of this procedure in the treatment of urinary calculi. Complications can be resolved with no life-threatening risks. The number of complications will decrease with our increasing expertise in the use of this technique.