Main description:

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.

Contents:

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

23 Training.