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Ureteroscopic Management of Stones During Pregnancy

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The management of stones during pregnancy can be a daunting undertaking for both patient and provider. Ureteroscopy is increasingly utilized as a definitive therapy in this setting. However, the risks—both real and perceived—make this an expedition that can be fraught with anxiety for all parties involved.

Therefore, a review of the background, potential modifications of approach, and fine points of technique is provided. These, and a discussion of potential pitfalls, are addressed in this chapter.

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  1. Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH, 03756, USA

    Vernon M. Pais Jr. M.D.

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Pais, V.M. (2013). Ureteroscopic Management of Stones During Pregnancy. In: Monga, M. (eds) Ureteroscopy. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-206-3_32

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