A Prospective Cohort Study on the Effectiveness of Shock Wave Lithotripsy  versus Ureteroscopy in the Management of Proximal Ureteric Stones

Zeeshan Shaukat, Khawar Ali, Muhammad Rashid, Muhammad Nadeem Shafique, Muhammad Haroon Ghous, Ahmed Sajjad

A Prospective Cohort Study on the Effectiveness of Shock Wave Lithotripsy versus Ureteroscopy in the Management of Proximal Ureteric Stones

Authors

Zeeshan Shaukat, Khawar Ali, Muhammad Rashid, Muhammad Nadeem Shafique, Muhammad Haroon Ghous, Ahmed Sajjad

Keywords:

Proximal ureteric stones, shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy

Abstract

Ureteric stones remain a frequent cause of emergency presentations, and proximal ureteric stonespresent unique challenges in management. Both shock wave lithotripsy and ureteroscopy arewidely employed modalities, yet comparative evidence in prospective pediatric and adult cohorts remains limited.

References

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Kang M, Jeong CW, Oh S, et al. Clinical outcomes of ureteroscopy for proximal ureteral stones: prospective cohort analysis. Urolithiasis. 2022;50(3):267-274. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-021-01292-4

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Published

2025-09-22

How to Cite

Zeeshan Shaukat, Khawar Ali, Muhammad Rashid, Muhammad Nadeem Shafique, Muhammad Haroon Ghous, Ahmed Sajjad. (2025). A Prospective Cohort Study on the Effectiveness of Shock Wave Lithotripsy versus Ureteroscopy in the Management of Proximal Ureteric Stones . International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 15(2), 2059–2065. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/1011