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Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy and Laser Lithotripsy for Ureter Stones

The ureter is accessed with a semi-rigid ureteroscope after a safety wire was placed. Stone treatment is performed with a laser. Stone fragments are retrieved using a 6-wire nitinol basket.

Reason for Ureteroscopy:

Distal ureter stone 7 mm left side.

Postoperative Information:

  • Bladder catheter and ureteral splint removed the morning after surgery
  • Uncomplicated recovery

Stone analysis:

  • Whewellite 50% calcium oxalate 1 H2O
  • Whewellite 50% calcium oxalate 2 H2O