Ureteral meatotomy with local-prototype urethrotome in the management of lower ureteral stones

J Endourol. 1994 Jun;8(3):207-11. doi: 10.1089/end.1994.8.207.

Abstract

Surgical removal of stones impacted in the submucosa of the distal ureter is difficult. A local-prototype visual urethrotome was evaluated for the management of submucosal vesicoureteral stones and as an aid in the removal of a Dormia basket with an entrapped stone impacted in the submucosa of the vesical portion of the ureter. A total of 14 male and 11 female adult patients were included. Fifteen patients required ureteral meatotomy to release the stone. Transurethral ureteral meatotomy is a precise and safe procedure associated with minimal complications when carefully done. Our local-prototype instrument proved to be a simple, economical, and valuable tool.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medical Illustration
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgical Instruments*
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative
  • Ureter / surgery*
  • Ureteral Calculi / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder Calculi / surgery*