Conclusion
In conclusion, performing ESWL on proximal ureter stones before RIRS did not change the efficacy and safety of RIRS. The presence of ESWL before RIRS significantly increased the peroperative fluoroscopy time. Although the time between the last ESWL session and RIRS had a predictive value for stone-free status, it did not have any effect on complications. As the duration between the ESWL session and RIRS increased, the stone-free rates also increased. The number of ESWL sessions was related with operation time with a positive relationship.
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