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This study aims to evaluate the impact of ureteral access sheath (UAS) usage on renal stone clearance during flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS).

May 17, 2026Health Science ReportsOpen Access

Impact of Ureteral Access Sheath Use on Renal Stone Clearance During Flexible Ureterorenoscopy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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MZMohammad Al- zubiAl Yarmouk University College MDMohammad Ghassab DeamehApplied Science Private University SGSara Marwan GhanemYarmouk University

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Retrospective cohort study finds improved stone-free rates and reduced operative time with ureteral access sheath use during flexible ureterorenoscopy.

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This study aims to evaluate the impact of ureteral access sheath (UAS) usage on renal stone clearance during flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS).
Enrolled 123 patients with kidney stones undergoing FURS with laser lithotripsy between January 2021 and January 2023.
Divided into two groups: one with UAS and one without UAS, compared operative time and stone-free rates.
Conducted CT scans 2 to 4 weeks post-procedure to assess stone clearance.
58 patients (47%) underwent FURS with UAS; 65 patients (53%) underwent without UAS.
UAS use reduced operative time significantly (exact figures not provided).
Higher stone-free rate observed in the UAS group compared to the non-UAS group, with complications being comparable.

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zubi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095c2c7880e6d24efe2258 https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.72527

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Retrospective cohort study finds improved stone-free rates and reduced operative time with ureteral access sheath use during flexible ureterorenoscopy.

Impact of Ureteral Access Sheath Use on Renal Stone Clearance During Flexible Ureterorenoscopy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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Impact of Ureteral Access Sheath Use on Renal Stone Clearance During Flexible Ureterorenoscopy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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