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ureteroscopy
Pronunciation: yur-EE-ter-os-koh-pee
Minimally invasive endoscopic examination and treatment of the ureter and renal pelvis.
Full Definition
Ureteroscopy is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure using a thin, flexible or rigid endoscope (ureteroscope) to visualize the interior of the ureter and renal collecting system. The procedure allows direct visualization of ureteral and renal pathology, stone removal, biopsy collection, and treatment of strictures. It is frequently performed for stone disease, urothelial tumors, and diagnostic evaluation of hematuria or filling defects seen on imaging.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from cystoscopy (bladder only) and nephroscopy (kidney only).
In Context
- "Flexible ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy was performed for treatment of a 8mm renal calculus." — Procedure note
- "Diagnostic ureteroscopy revealed a suspicious lesion in the proximal ureter requiring biopsy." — Operative report
Also known as
URS
ureteroscopic examination
Don't confuse with
cystoscopy
nephroscopy