Endoscopic treatment of stones in the ureter of the kidney

Benefits –
No need for open surgery

Procedure –
1. A ureteroscope is used to reach the stone and provide images of the same
2. The stone is broken in to smaller fragments using laser
3. Fragments are passed by patient or removed by basket

Advantages –
Short hospital stay
No scarring
High rate of stone clearance
Minimal complication
For stones in any location of kidney/ureter