Ureterorenoscopy, is the most commonly used modality for treatment of ureteric calculi with excellent post-operative outcomes. Stated complication rates for URS are between 9-25%. We aimed to analyse whether clinical parameters such as gender, body mass index and pre-operative urine culture, along with CT scan parameters - stone, renal and ureteral morphometric parameters could influence the outcomes of URSL in terms of duration of surgery, stone free rate, complication, and auxiliary procedures.
It was noted that larger stone size, proximal location, increased stone density and ureteral wall thickness at the site of stone impaction were significantly associated with complications as well as lower stone clearance and need of auxiliary procedures.
This study emphasises the need for extra care and cautiousness when dealing with patients with the aforementioned factors.
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