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==Overview==

'''Ureteroscopy''' is an examination of the upper urinary tract, usually performed with an [[endoscope]] that is passed through the [[urethra]], [[Urinary bladder|bladder]], and then directly into the [[ureter]].  The procedure is useful in the diagnosis and the treatment of disorders such as [[kidney stone]]s.

The examination may be performed with either a flexible or a rigid [[optical fiber|fiberoptic]] device while the patient is under a [[general anesthetic]].  The patient is usually free to go home after the examination.

== External links ==
* [http://www.iksi.org International Kidney Stone Institute]
*[http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3079.htm Ureteroscopy on eMedicine]

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[[Category:Urology]]

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