Ureteroscopy

Manoj Monga, MDDirector, Stevan Streem Center for Endourology & Stone DiseaseProfessor, Department of Urology                                                 Glickman Urological & Kidney Institure                                      The Cleveland Clinic                                                             Cleveland, OHUSA

• History of Ureteroscopy.- Ureteroscopy in 2012:  The Scope of the Scope.- Ureteroscopy for Lateralizing Hematuria.- Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction.- Ureteral and Ureteroenteric Strictures.- Transitional Cell Cancer.- Ureteral Calculi.- Intrarenal Calculi.- Flexible Ureteroscopes: Fiberoptic and Digital.- Guidewires and Angled Catheters.- Ureteral Access Sheaths.- Irrigation Systems and Irrigation Fluids.- Intracorporeal Lithotripsy: Electrohydraulic, Pneumatic & Ultrasonic.- Flexible Ureteroscopy: Holmium:YAG Laser And Optical Fibers.- Stone Migration Devices.- Stone Baskets and Forceps.- Ureteral Stents.- Informed Consent & Perioperative Antibiotics.- Ureteroscopy:  Patient Positioning and Room Set-Up.- Radiation Safety during Ureteroscopy.- The Role of Pre-Stenting for Ureteroscopy.- Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy - The Cleveland Clinic Approach.- Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy Step-by-Step – The Tulane Approach.- Flexible Ureteroscopy – Access Sheath.- Flexible Ureteroscopy – Wireless and Sheathless.- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Ureteroscopic Biopsy and Specimen Preparation.- Laser Lithotripsy.- Laser Applications, Tumor and Stricture.- Ureteral Stenting or No Stenting.- Medical Therapy for Stent Discomfort.- Post-Operative Imaging.- Ureteroscopic Management of Stones during Pregnancy.- Complex Anatomy: Horseshoe, Pelvic and Malrotated Kidneys.- Complex Ureteral Access: Transplants, Diversions & Duplications.- Medical Comorbidities:  Anticoagulation and Obesity.- Intrarenal Stenosis and Stones: Calyceal Diverticulum and Infundibular Stenosis.- Complications of Ureteroscopy.- Robotics.- Surgical Simulation.- Ferromagnetics in Ureteroscopy.

From the reviews:“This extensive book provides detailed yet concise chapters on all aspects of ureteroscopy. … this book should be in the collections of all urologists and urology residents. … It also would prove useful to operating room personnel who deal routinely with ureteroscopy. … This book meets all of its objectives as a definitive book on ureteroscopy. The chapters are comprehensive and well written, the color pictures are clear and instructive, and the accompanying DVD provides useful supplementary material.” (Sanjay Kasturi, Doody’s Book Reviews, March, 2013)