Advancing stone treatment: the transformative impact of flexible navigable suction ureteral access sheath (fans) for inferior calyx calculi (<2 cm)

Frontiers in Urology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Xiang yun Xu, Hong jian Tu, Qing hua Luo, Wen Wei, Fan qi Cheng, Lei hua Cao
DOI: 10.3389/fruro.2025.1695781
Cited by: 1
References: 23

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the efficacy, safety, and stone-free rates (SFR) of the application of a flexible navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS) in patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for inferior calyx calculi (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments Ureteral procedures and complications Acute Kidney Injury Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Urology
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Volume
5
Pages
1695781–1695781
Publication date
23 January 2026
Language
EN