Ureteroscopy for stones in solitary kidney: Preferred not just a standard option
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We thank the editor Dr. Bres-Niewada for her comments on our papers [1, 2] on the efficacy and outcomes for ureteroscopy in patients with solitary kidney. URS and RIRS have now been shown to be effective in all types of patient groups including paediatric patients [4]. Our results support successful use of this technique for patients with solitary kidney, as a day case procedure with some improvement in their renal function post-operatively [3]. With increasing expertise and experience, endourologists are now performing RIRS for large renal stones. In solitary kidneys, Shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) can possibly lead to obstruction and renal dysfunction with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) being more invasive and best avoidable [5]. The idea of treatment in these patients is not just Ureteroscopy for stones in solitary kidney: Preferred not just a standard option
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