Abstract:Purpose: A prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate whether postoperative ureteral stenting is necessary after ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy. Materials and Methods: A total of 58 patients with unilateral ureteral stones were randomized into either stented or unstented groups. Ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy was performed using a semirigid ureteroscope (6.5 / 7Fr) and holmium laser without ureteral orifice dilation. There were no selection criteria regarding stone size, location, preo… Show more
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