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Urologic procedure

Semi-rigid ureteroscopy

Endoscopic procedure for stones located in the ureter in selected cases.

Semi-rigid ureteroscopy may be used to manage ureter stones, relieve obstruction, and evaluate selected urinary tract changes.

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Decision pathway

1

Evaluate

Symptoms, studies, and reason for consultation.

  • Review the main symptom and its timeline.
  • Organize studies, reports, and relevant history.
2

Plan

Confirm whether the procedure is appropriate.

  • Compare alternatives before deciding.
  • Clarify preparation, general risks, and expectations.
3

Recover

Follow-up and aftercare.

  • Define follow-up and warning signs.
  • Adjust care according to recovery and findings.

The pathway may change according to available studies, patient safety, and medical judgment.

Understand the procedure

What it may do

It allows access to the ureter through urinary endoscopy, without external incisions. It may support stone treatment and obstruction evaluation depending on the case.

The indication for any procedure depends on medical evaluation, available studies, and the patient’s overall condition.

When it is discussed

When it is discussed

  • Stones located in the ureter.
  • Pain associated with urinary obstruction.
  • Imaging findings that require endoscopic access.
  • Need to review alternatives such as observation or laser.

Decision and follow-up

How the next step is organized.

The indication is defined after reviewing studies, patient goals, alternatives, and safety considerations.

Before the procedure

What is reviewed first

Indication depends on imaging, symptoms, kidney function, infection, pain, and patient safety.

  • CT scan, ultrasound, or emergency report.
  • Labs and urine testing.
  • Medications, allergies, and history.
  • Current symptoms and timeline.

Afterward and follow-up

Follow-up

After the procedure, instructions depend on what was done, findings, and recovery.

  • Monitoring pain, fever, or difficulty urinating.
  • Follow-up if a urinary device is placed.
  • Review of studies when applicable.
  • Prevention plan by case.

Questions for your visit

Useful questions

  • Where is the stone located?
  • Is there obstruction?
  • What alternative do I have if the procedure is not performed?
  • Which symptoms should I watch afterward?

Frequently asked questions about semi-rigid ureteroscopy

It is commonly discussed for stones located in the ureter or situations where endoscopic access to the ureter is appropriate. During the visit, available studies, the reason for consultation, and overall condition are reviewed to explain whether this procedure is appropriate and what alternatives may exist.

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The information on this page does not replace a medical consultation. If you have blood in your urine, urinary retention, fever, severe pain, or an elevated PSA, request an evaluation with a urologist.