Basillote Jay B, Lee David I, Eichel Louis, Clayman Ralph V
Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, 101 The City Drive, Building 55, Room 304, Route 81, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
Urol Clin North Am. 2004 Feb;31(1):21-32. doi: 10.1016/S0094-0143(03)00094-6.
Since its introduction, the ureteroscope has undergone significant improvements. Using the currently available rigid, semirigid, and flexible ureteroscopes and working instruments, urologists can diagnose and treat lesions throughout the upper urinary tract. Over the past 25 years, the ureteroscope in combination with shock wave lithotripsy has transformed the diagnosis and treatment of more than 90% of upper urinary tract pathology from an open to an endourologic procedure. With endoscope manufacturers continually incorporating new technology into their ureteroscopes, future models will undoubtedly provide better optics, increased durability, and improved capabilities, resulting in greater success when urologists perform endoscopic forays into the upper urinary tract.
自输尿管镜问世以来，它经历了重大改进。使用目前可用的硬性、半硬性和软性输尿管镜及操作器械，泌尿外科医生能够对上尿路的病变进行诊断和治疗。在过去25年里，输尿管镜与冲击波碎石术相结合，已将90%以上上尿路疾病的诊断和治疗从开放手术转变为腔内泌尿外科手术。随着内镜制造商不断将新技术融入输尿管镜中，未来的型号无疑将提供更好的光学性能、更高的耐用性和更强的功能，从而使泌尿外科医生在上尿路进行内镜检查时取得更大的成功。
