World journal of urology
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World journal of urology · Mar 2020
Impact of previous SWL on ureterorenoscopy outcomes and optimal timing for ureterorenoscopy after SWL failure in proximal ureteral stones.
We aimed to evaluate the impact of previous unsuccessful shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) therapy on ureterorenoscopy (URS) outcomes in proximal ureteral stones and to define whether there is any optimal timing for safe URS after SWL. ⋯ The optimal timing; 2-3 weeks delay of the URS procedure after unsuccessful SWL may decrease complication rates according to our results.