Abstract:Objective: This study evaluated our results with ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS) in patients with failed extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy therapy (ESWL) and examined the effect of previous ESWL on the use of tools during URS, operating time, and outcome.
Materials and methods:URS performed in two centers between 2008 and 2011 was reviewed retrospectively. The patients were divided into two groups according to the history of previous ESWL: 1) patients who underwent ESWL previously (n=39) and 2) no previous… Show more
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