Does ureteral access sheath have an impact on ureteral injury ?

Conclusion: Summary of studies' results indicate that use of ureteral access sheath doesn't increase ureteral injury. This review may help understanding safety profile of ureteral access sheath on evidence-based level. There is not enough data to make a statement that ureteral access sheath prevents ureteral injury.

Source: Urology Annals - January 20, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mehmet Kazim Asutay Marco Lattarulo Despoina Liourdi Abdulrahman Mohamed Al-Aown Konstantinos Pagonis Noor Nedal Amelia Pietropaolo Esteban Emiliani Evangelos Liatsikos Panagiotis Kallidonis Source Type: research