11/08/2017

MAESTRO PORTAL - PROCEDURE - 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.


8 - Inspection of the ureter for residual fragments






1 - Cystoscopy and placement of guidewire
2 - Localization of the ureter stone
3 - Reinsertion of the semi-rigid ureteroscope
4 - Stone dusting in the ureter
5 - Cutting the laser fiber
6 - Preparing the stone basket
7 - Stone extraction using a 6-wire basket
9 - Placement of ureteral catheter