Selective Omission of Ureteral Access Sheath in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: Surgical and Safety Outcomes from a Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Po-Sung Liang, Yu-Jun Chang, Jiankai Chen, Hung‐Jen Shih
DOI: 10.3390/jcm15062345
Cited by: 2
References: 17

Abstract

Introduction: The ureteral access sheath (UAS) is commonly used in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) to improve vision, lower intrarenal pressure (IRP), and facilitate access. However, concerns regarding ureteral injury remain. We conducted this study to evaluate the surgical efficacy and safety of a selective omission strategy for UAS use during RIRS in patients with small renal stones (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments Ureteral procedures and complications Urinary Tract Infections Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Clinical Medicine
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
15
Issue
6
Pages
2345–2345
Publication date
19 March 2026
Language
EN