Outcomes with ureteral access sheath in retrograde intrarenal surgery: a retrospective comparative analysis

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SARI S., Cakici M. C., Aykac A., Baran O., SELMİ V., Karakoyunlu A. N.

ANNALS OF SAUDI MEDICINE, vol.40, no.5, pp.382-388, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.5144/0256-4947.2020.382
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF SAUDI MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.382-388
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Retrograde intrarenal surgery is used for treatment of urinary system stones. The ureteral access sheath (UAS) is used to decrease intrapelvic pressure, help with access of multiple instruments, and facilitate drainage and removal of the fragmented stones.