1999
DOI: 10.1089/end.1999.13.441
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Is Antegrade Ureteroscopy Better than Retrograde Ureteroscopy for Impacted Large Upper Ureteral Calculi?

Abstract: In this series, antegrade ureteroscopy was found to be a safe and effective option for impacted upper ureteral calculi and assured better results than retrograde ureteroscopy.

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“…131 For large (>15 mm), impacted proximal ureteral stones, the stone-free rate with antegrade URS ranges between 98.5% and 100% with a low risk for complications. 130,[132][133][134][135][136] Laparoscopic, robotic or open ureterolithotomy may be considered when ureteroscopic and percutaneous procedures have failed or concomitant surgery is required. …”
Section: Antegrade Urs and Ureterolithotomymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…131 For large (>15 mm), impacted proximal ureteral stones, the stone-free rate with antegrade URS ranges between 98.5% and 100% with a low risk for complications. 130,[132][133][134][135][136] Laparoscopic, robotic or open ureterolithotomy may be considered when ureteroscopic and percutaneous procedures have failed or concomitant surgery is required. …”
Section: Antegrade Urs and Ureterolithotomymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Maheshwari ve ark. [8] büyük impakte proksimal üreter taşlarında PNL ile ÜRS'yi karşılaştırdıkları çalışmalarında PNL ile %86, ÜRS ile %55'lik bir başarı bildirdiler. Benzer şekilde, Juan ve ark.…”
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“…Literatürde, büyük çaplı ve impakte üreter üst taşlar için PNL başarısı %86-100 olarak bildirilmektedir. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Bizim çalışmamızda %85.1'lik başarı oranı elde edildi. Çalışmamızda elde edilen başarı oranı literatürde bildirilen başarı oranları ile benzerlik göstermektedir.…”
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