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Procedure libraryURSLUNDERSTANDING URSL

URSL, explained.
One step at a time.

A small telescope reaches a stone in the ureter. The stone is broken into smaller pieces for removal.

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URSLUreteroscopic lithotripsy

A small telescope reaches a stone in the ureter. The stone is broken into smaller pieces for removal.

URSL / EXPLAINEDExplore at your pace
Through the urinary passage
URSL: Follow the natural passage.Simplified educational illustration, not to scale. Coral marks kidney or prostate tissue, violet the bladder, blue the ureter and mint the urethra. Labels and the accompanying explanation describe each stage.MAGNIFIED VIEWLocate the stoneKidneyUreterBladderUrethra
01ReachStone in the ureterSimplified anatomy
Not to scale
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Follow the natural passage.

Under anaesthesia, a thin telescope passes through the urethra and bladder into the ureter, the tube linking kidney and bladder.

The blue tube is the ureter. The silver line shows the telescope’s route.

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General education to support your consultation. Your surgeon will explain suitability, alternatives and individual risks.

AFTER THE PROCEDURE

Recovery is personal.

Burning, blood in urine and stent discomfort can occur. Follow the discharge plan and agreed follow-up.

Risks to discuss. Discuss infection, ureter injury or narrowing, residual stones and possible repeat treatment.

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  1. Follow the natural passage.

    Under anaesthesia, a thin telescope passes through the urethra and bladder into the ureter, the tube linking kidney and bladder.

  2. Make the stone smaller.

    A laser or another stone-breaking instrument divides the stone. The close-up illustrates laser treatment.

  3. Collect the fragments.

    A small basket can retrieve pieces. Some fine fragments may pass in urine; further treatment is sometimes needed.

  4. Support drainage and healing.

    A temporary ureteric stent may support drainage. If one is used, confirm when and how it will be removed.

Patient information sourcesNHS: ureteroscopyNHS: stone treatment

After a procedure, fever, severe pain, inability to pass urine or heavy bleeding needs urgent medical assessment. Follow your hospital’s discharge instructions.

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