Ureteroscopy [electronic resource] : Indications, Instrumentation & Technique / edited by Manoj Monga.

History of Ureteroscopy -- Ureteroscopy in 2012:  The Scope of the Scope -- Ureteroscopy for Lateralizing Hematuria -- Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction -- Ureteral and Ureteroenteric Strictures -- Transitional Cell Cancer -- Ureteral Calculi -- Intrarenal Calculi -- Flexible Ureteroscopes: Fiberoptic and Digital -- Guidewires and Angled Catheters -- Ureteral Access Sheaths -- Irrigation Systems and Irrigation Fluids -- Intracorporeal Lithotripsy: Electrohydraulic, Pneumatic & Ultrasonic -- Flexible Ureteroscopy: Holmium:YAG Laser And Optical Fibers -- Stone Migration Devices -- Stone Baskets and Forceps -- Ureteral Stents -- Informed Consent & Perioperative Antibiotics -- Ureteroscopy:  Patient Positioning and Room Set-Up -- Radiation Safety during Ureteroscopy -- The Role of Pre-Stenting for Ureteroscopy -- Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy - The Cleveland Clinic Approach -- Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy Step-by-Step – The Tulane Approach -- Flexible Ureteroscopy – Access Sheath -- Flexible Ureteroscopy – Wireless and Sheathless -- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Ureteroscopic Biopsy and Specimen Preparation -- Laser Lithotripsy -- Laser Applications, Tumor and Stricture -- Ureteral Stenting or No Stenting -- Medical Therapy for Stent Discomfort -- Post-Operative Imaging -- Ureteroscopic Management of Stones during Pregnancy -- Complex Anatomy: Horseshoe, Pelvic and Malrotated Kidneys -- Complex Ureteral Access: Transplants, Diversions & Duplications -- Medical Comorbidities:  Anticoagulation and Obesity -- Intrarenal Stenosis and Stones: Calyceal Diverticulum and Infundibular Stenosis -- Complications of Ureteroscopy -- Robotics -- Surgical Simulation -- Ferromagnetics in Ureteroscopy.

Ureteroscopy: Indications, Instrumentation & Technique provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review of ureteroscopy and will serve as a valuable resource for urologists throughout the world.  The volume provides evidence based outcomes to support the expanding indications for ureteroscopy as well as a strong emphasis on appropriate patient selection.  The book also provides detailed recommendations for the step-by-step approach to ureteroscopy from both an instrumentation and techniques perspective.  The work is extensively illustrated with endoscopic images and includes a DVD of video clips which further highlight the clinical application of available endoscopic techniques. The text also includes highly practical presentations of complex endourologic case presentations with expert analysis and editorial commentary.  Example cases would include common but challenging cases of ureteroscopy for transitional cell cancer, horseshoe kidneys, hutch diverticulum, and pregnancy.  Ureteroscopy: Indications, Instrumentation & Technique provides a unique and valuable resource in the field of ureteroscopy and will include basic instructions for those currently in training or those who have yet to adapt intrarenal ureteroscopy into their surgical armamentarium.  Advanced ureteroscopic approaches are also covered for those wishing to enrich their current clinical expertise.