Flexible Ureteroscopy

This book describes basic information and current applications of flexible ureteroscopy in diagnosis and treatment of renal stones, covering topics on history, anatomy, preoperative preparation, clinical operation, and training for beginners. Basic as well as advanced techniques of flexible ureteroscopy for large renal stones, pediatric patients, and in special situations are presented in details with representative cases and high-resolution illustrations. In addition, disposable, wireless, and robotic flexible ureteroscopy are introduced in details to help readers to learn advanced techniques. It will be a useful reference for urologists, especially for those who are interested in improving their flexible ureteroscopy skills in clinical practice.

Guohua Zeng is a Professor and Chief at the Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China. He is also the Co-Chair and Secretary General of International Alliance of Urolithiasis. Kandarp Parikh is the Director at the Department of Urology, Shyam Urosurgical Hospital, Ahmedabad, India. Kemal Sarica is a Professor and Chief at the Department of Urology, Biruni University Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey.