Table 2 Outcomes of ureteroscopy for the treatment of upper ureteral stones
Semirigid alone | Semirigid + flexible | Failures | |
|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | 80 (58.4 %) | 44 (32.1 %) | 13a (9.5 %) |
Operation time in minutes | 45 ± 9 | 75 ± 11 | 42 ± 10 |
DJ stent insertion n (%) | 38/80 (47.5 %) | 44 (100 %) | 13 (100 %) |
Success n (%) | 80/137 (58.4 %) | 44/57 (77.2 %) | – |
Total failure n (%) | – | 13 (9.5) | |
Total success n (%) | 124/137 (90.5 %) | – | |