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View article: Effect of asymptomatic bacteriuria on readmissions and rate of urosepsis after ureterorenoscopy for urolithiasis
Effect of asymptomatic bacteriuria on readmissions and rate of urosepsis after ureterorenoscopy for urolithiasis Open
Objective: This study aims to assess whether the rate of readmissions after ureterorenoscopy (URS) is dependent on results of urine microscopy, culture and sensitivity (MC&S) or nitrite dipstick test performed before the procedure. Patient…
View article: The Use of Spinal Anaesthesia for Retrograde Uretero-Renoscopy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Use of Spinal Anaesthesia for Retrograde Uretero-Renoscopy during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background The use of spinal anaesthesia (SA) for retrograde uretero-renoscopic surgery is considered to be not as effective as a general anaesthetic (GA) by urologists. However, there were significant concerns associated with GA both for …
View article: 1299 Observational Study of The Use of Spinal Anaesthesia As an Alternative to General Anaesthetic For Ureteroscopy During The COVID-19 Pandemic
1299 Observational Study of The Use of Spinal Anaesthesia As an Alternative to General Anaesthetic For Ureteroscopy During The COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Introduction General anaesthetic has traditionally been felt to be more appropriate than spinal anaesthesia for patients undergoing ureteroscopy as it is difficult to achieve a suitably high block. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our centre …