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Ureteroscopy |
 A procedure to gain visual access to the ureter. Similar to cystoscopy, ureteroscopy utilizes a longer fiberoptic rigid or flexible scope to examine the lumen of the ureter primarily for stones lodged along its course. Stones are fragmented using a variety of modalities including Holmium laser lithotripsy. Smaller stones can be retrieved used a collapsible basketing device.
Ureteroscopy can be a useful diagnostic tool to evaluate unexplained bleeding from the ureter or kidney.
Below, a ureteroscopic image of the source of bleeding identified within the renal pelvis (central portion of the kidney).
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