Ureteroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat certain stones located in the ureter or kidney. During the procedure, a thin endoscopic instrument called a ureteroscope is advanced through the natural urinary tract, allowing the stone to be visualized without making a surgical incision.
This video explains the ureteroscopy procedure for kidney stones, including how the urinary tract is accessed, how stones are identified, and how laser technology may be used to fragment stones into smaller pieces. Depending on the size, location, and structure of the stone, fragments may be removed during the procedure or allowed to pass naturally afterward.
Kidney stone treatment with ureteroscopy may be considered for selected ureteral and kidney stones when clinical evaluation indicates that endoscopic treatment is appropriate. Treatment planning can vary according to stone size, stone location, urinary tract anatomy, previous stone treatments, and the patient’s overall health.
Understanding ureteroscopy, flexible ureteroscopy, laser kidney stone treatment, ureteral stone treatment, and endoscopic kidney stone surgery can help patients become more familiar with modern minimally invasive approaches used in urology. The most appropriate treatment method should be determined individually after urological examination and imaging evaluation.
Prof. Dr. Sahir Kılıç’s website also includes educational information about kidney stones, flexible ureteroscopy, urinary stone disease, and other urological treatment methods.
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