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Urolithiasis
Published in: Urolithiasis 6/2012

01-12-2012 | Invited Review

Flexible ureterorenoscopic management of upper tract pathologies

Authors: Athanasios Papatsoris, Kemal Sarica

Published in: Urolithiasis | Issue 6/2012

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Abstract

The last decade flexible ureteroscopy has progressed from an awkward diagnostic procedure with limited visualization to a precise surgical intervention allowing access to the entire collecting system. In this review, we present the current status and future perspectives of the ureterorenoscopic management of urolithiasis and non-stone-related upper tract pathologies.
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Metadata
Title
Flexible ureterorenoscopic management of upper tract pathologies
Authors
Athanasios Papatsoris
Kemal Sarica
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Urolithiasis / Issue 6/2012
Print ISSN: 2194-7228
Electronic ISSN: 2194-7236
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-012-0508-9

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