1 History of Ureteroscopy -- 2 Anatomical Considerations during Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 3 Armamentarium and Endoscopes -- 4 Accessories, Sterilization, and Instrument Care in Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 5 Lasers in Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 6 Preoperative Assessment, Patient Preparation, and Anesthesia for Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 7 Indications and Contraindications for Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 8 Clinical and Operating Room Set Up for Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 9 How to Perform Flexible Ureteroscopy for Renal Stones -- 10 Irrigation Mechanisms and Intra Pelvic Pressure in Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 11 Double J Stents in Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 12 Flexible Ureteroscopy for Large Renal Stones -- 13 ECIRS -- 14 Flexible Ureteroscopy in Pediatric Patients -- 15 Flexible Ureteroscopy in Special Situation -- 16 Complications of Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 17 Postoperative Care and Quality of Life After Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 18 Disposable Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 19 Robotic Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 20 Diagnostic Flexible Ureteroscopy -- 21 Flexible Ureteroscopy in UPJ and Ureteral Stenosis -- 22 Flexible Ureteroscopy for Upper Tract Transitional Cell Carcinoma -- 23 Training.

This book describes basic information and current applications of flexible ureteroscopy in diagnosis and treatment of renal stones, covering topics on history, anatomy, preoperative preparation, clinical operation, and training for beginners. Basic as well as advanced techniques of flexible ureteroscopy for large renal stones, pediatric patients, and in special situations are presented in details with representative cases and high-resolution illustrations. In addition, disposable, wireless, and robotic flexible ureteroscopy are introduced in details to help readers to learn advanced techniques. It will be a useful reference for urologists, especially for those who are interested in improving their flexible ureteroscopy skills in clinical practice.