Innovations in Endourologic Stone Surgery: Contemporary Practice Patterns from a Global Survey

Controversies in ureteroscopy: lasers, scopes, ureteral access sheaths, practice patterns and beyond

“…The abovementioned modifications include technological advancements such as the energy sources employed for stone lithotripsy, the development of digital and single use ureteroscopes as well as novel accessories such as anti-retropulsion devices and more recently, real time intra-renal pressure monitoring systems ( 9 ). While it is a luxury for the modern-day surgeon to have such an array of technologies at their disposal, which have certainly contributed to the improved outcomes associated with URS, it has led to a wide range of practice patterns as well as ongoing debate regarding the actual advantages and disadvantages they may actually yield for the patient ( 10 ). While there is an increasing volume of studies which have sought to evaluate these individual areas, it can be difficult for the time pressured clinician to maintain a balanced and informed viewpoint on these areas of debate and controversy.…”