Ureteroscopy (URS)

What is Ureteroscopy (URS)?

The method is used for diagnosing and treating a range of urinary issues, with some scope inserted into the bladder and ureter. It allows the doctor to probably examine and remove the ureter for ureteral stones. The surgeon transfers a small basket of wire through the bladder into the lower ureter, takes up the stone and pulls out the stone.

What are the symptoms leading to doctor’s recommending – Ureteroscopy (URS)? 

• Pain in the back
• Pain or burning during urination
• Nausea
• Blood in the urine
• Smelly urine

Evaluations for Ureteroscopy (URS)

• Blood test
• Urine test
• X-rays
• CT scan

Treatment for Ureteroscopy (URS)

In this procedure, the patient is given general anesthesia. The ureteroscope tip will be inserted into the patient’s urethra by the doctor. When the ureteroscope is in the bladder, a sterile fluid is released via the tip of the scope by the urologist. The bladder is filled so that its walls are easily visible. The doctor directs the scope to a ureter carefully. When there is a problem about a kidney, the scope may be shifted up to the organ carefully. The doctor will then firmly guide the scope to the ureter.

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