Conclusion
In conclusion, performing ESWL on proximal ureter stones before RIRS did
not change the efficacy and safety of RIRS. The presence of ESWL before
RIRS significantly increased the peroperative fluoroscopy time. Although
the time between the last ESWL session and RIRS had a predictive value
for stone-free status, it did not have any effect on complications. As
the duration between the ESWL session and RIRS increased, the stone-free
rates also increased. The number of ESWL sessions was related with
operation time with a positive relationship.
Acknowledegements: None
Conflicts of interest: The authors have declared that they have
no conflicts of interest.
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