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Impact of Ureteral Access Sheath Use on Renal Stone Clearance During Flexible Ureterorenoscopy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Mohammad Al-Zubi, Mohammad Ghassab Deameh, Sara Marwan Ghanem, Rania Ahmad Abufarhan, Rhma Ra'afat Alrfooh, Balqees Odeh Alrfooh, Layan Ibrahim Kuran, Hala Ahmad Hazaimeh, Weaam Ali Aladamat, Yaseen Abdelqader Yaseen Asa'd and 2 more

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Mohammad Al-ZubiGeneral Surgery and Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7160-9484
Mohammad Ghassab DeamehDepartment of Medicine Al-Balqa Applied University As-Salt Jordan.
Sara Marwan GhanemGeneral Surgery and Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan.
Rania Ahmad AbufarhanGeneral Surgery and Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan.
Rhma Ra'afat AlrfoohGeneral Surgery and Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan.
Balqees Odeh AlrfoohGeneral Surgery and Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan.
Layan Ibrahim KuranGeneral Surgery and Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan.
Hala Ahmad HazaimehGeneral Surgery and Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan.
Weaam Ali AladamatGeneral Surgery and Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan.
Yaseen Abdelqader Yaseen Asa'dDepartment of Medicine Hashemite University Zarqa Jordan.
Mohamad N M KharashgahGeneral Surgery and Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan.
Ghassan TalahmehDepartment of Urology Jordan Hospital Amman Jordan.

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Abstract

Background and Aims: Urinary tract stones (kidney and ureter) are a common medical condition. Recently, advancements in minimally invasive endoscopic procedures have significantly transformed the surgical management of urolithiasis. Methods: The study enrolled 123 patients with kidney stones who underwent FURS with laser lithotripsy in the period between January 2021 and January 2023. The patients were divided into two groups, first one includes patients who underwent FURS with UAS and the second group include those who underwent FURS without UAS. The patients who underwent FURS with UAS and without UAS were compared based on operative time, complications, and stone-free rate. The patients underwent CT scan of the urinary tract after two to 4 weeks. Results: A total of 123 patients who underwent FURS with laser lithotripsy between January 2021 and January 2023 met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among them, 58 patients (47%) underwent FURS with UAS, while 65 patients (53%) underwent FURS without UAS. The use of UAS is associated with a significant reduction in operative time and a higher stone-free rate compared to patients who underwent FURS without UAS. The complications were comparable between patients who underwent FURS with UAS and without UAS. Conclusion: The use of UAS is associated with a significant reduction in operative time and a higher stone-free rate compared to patients who underwent FURS without UAS.

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flexible ureteroscopystone clearanceureteral access sheathurolithiasis

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PMCPMC13176778

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