Journal article
What are the Benefits and Harms of Ureteroscopy Compared with Shock-wave Lithotripsy in the Treatment of Upper Ureteral Stones? A Systematic Review
Abstract
CONTEXT: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and ureteroscopy (URS), with or without intracorporeal lithotripsy, are the most common treatments for upper ureteric stones. With advances in technology, it is unclear which treatment is most effective and/or safest.
OBJECTIVE: To systematically review literature reporting benefits and harms of SWL and URS in the management of upper ureteric stones.
Authors
Drake T; Grivas N; Dabestani S; Knoll T; Lam T; Maclennan S; Petrik A; Skolarikos A; Straub M; Tuerk C
Journal
European Urology, Vol. 72, No. 5, pp. 772–786
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.eururo.2017.04.016
ISSN
0302-2838