Introduction: The rate of success of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for treating urinary tract stones is high, and the procedure is growing in popularity. The routine use of ureteral access sheath (UAS) remains somewhat controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of employing UAS during flexible ureteroscopy for treating renal stones ≥ 2 cm.
Methods: This retrospective study was accomplished from January 2021 to February 2023. From 495 consecutives flexible ureteroscopies, 112 patients had renal stones ≥ 2 cm (60 patients with the use of UAS and 52 patients without). The stone-free status was verified after 8 weeks of operation.
Results: The average diameter of the renal stones in non-UAS or UAS treated groups was 22.5 mm and 22.6, respectively. None of the groups differed significantly in terms of stone side, stone size, stone position, or Hounsfield unite but there was significant difference (p < 0.001) among two groups as regard pre-operative stenting (cases with UAS had 23.3% pre-operative stenting).
Conclusions: It is not always necessary to use UAS in conjunction with flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy to treat renal calculi bigger than or equal two cm. Without the assistance of UAS, the surgery may be carried out successfully and safely.
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