Ureteroscopy as a day case procedure

ABSTRACT

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ureteroscopy as a day case procedure. A retrospective analysis was performed of 256 patients who underwent ureteroscopy as an outpatient procedure at the Queen Rania Urology Center during the period between June 2003 and September 2004. The value of performing ureteroscopy as a day case procedure was assessed. Of the 256 patients involved, 181 were males and 75 were females, with a mean age of 32 years. The patients underwent ureteroscopy as a day case procedure for different ureteic pathologies. Most patients had uneventful ureteroscopy and were discharged on the same day. Only 18 patients were admitted post ureteroscopy because of intolerance of pain, fever, social factors, or for further management. Day case ureteroscopy should be considered in low risk patients scheduled for short and uncomplicated procedures. It is cost effective and safe