[The recommendations of the S2k guideline for the diagnosis, therapy and metaphylaxis of urolithiasis provide a safe course of action for ureterorenoscopic stone treatment - results of the BUSTER study].

Conclusion On the basis of our data, URS proved to be a safe and effective stone treatment procedure regardless of the degree of guideline conformity. Although the stone-free rate was higher with URS as treatment of first choice, the results of URS as treatment of second choice were not significantly worse. The recommendations of the GS2k-GL offer a safe guide for ureterorenoscopic stone treatment. The tendency for higher stone-free rates in URS as a treatment of first choice should be examined in further studies.
PMID: 29025177 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Aktuelle Urologie - October 12, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Lebentrau S, May M, Ziegler H, Werthemann P, Enzmann T, Schostak M, Porsch M, BUSTER-Studiengruppe Tags: Aktuelle Urol Source Type: research