RIRS/URS

This procedure often uses a flexible ureteroscope, which is guided by imaging into the upper urinary tract, with a ureteral access sheath placed if necessary. A common approach is to use holmium or thulium laser to break up the stones, with some fragments removed using a stone basket, and the remaining small fragments left to pass naturally. A double-J stent can be placed at the end of the procedure to maintain drainage. Postoperative monitoring includes urine output, body temperature, and hematuria, assessing the risk of infection and obstruction, with the goal of relieving the obstruction and minimizing residual stones. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist assessment and hospital protocols.