In recent decades, there has been a shift toward minimally invasive surgery in all surgical subspecialties. Ureterorenoscopy represents an area on the top in which there have been numerous advances that have resulted in excellent patient outcomes with low morbidity. Technologic improvements like production of low diameter ureteroscopes and improved camera systems have led the endourologists to increase the indications of ureterorenoscopy. By means of ureterorenoscopy, the entire upper urinary tract can now be accessed for diagnosis and treatment of many urologic conditions. Herein, we discussed ureterorenoscopy in all aspects.
Key words: Ureterorenoscopy, urology, endoscopy
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