Comparison between the efficacy of transureteral lithotripsy and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the treatment of distal ureteral stone

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare the efficacy, cost effect and safety of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy [ESWL] and ureteroscopy [URS] for distal ureteric calculi by evaluating stone-free rates, retreatment rates, need for auxiliary procedures, associated complications and technical consideration with respect to patient satisfaction