Comparison of Flexible-Tip and Non-Flexible Ureteral Access Sheaths for Treatment of Renal Lower Calyx Stones
Compared to T-UAS, the use of F-UAS for retrograde intrarenal surgery in the treatment of renal lower calyx stones is associated with a higher day-1 SFR. Additionally, the F-UAS group demonstrated reduced basket usage and fewer postoperative complications.
Authors
- Keming Huang
- Chen Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2849-6875)
- Zhiyong Xiong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1894-7588)
- Shuai Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9210-2033)
- Zhen Han
Institutions
- Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Fuzhou Dermatosis Prevention Hospital (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Fujian Provincial People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urologia Internationalis
- Published
- 2025-03-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000545070
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.04