Abstract:Objective To demonstrate the efficacy and safety of superthin-ureteroscopy (URS) in the management of mid and distal ureteral stones in the infant population. Methods A total of 34 infants, who had undergone superthin-ureteroscopy (4.8F micro-URS and 4.5F ultrathin-URS) in our center between October 2016 and August 2018 with the indication of mid and distal ureteral calculi which were confirmed by urinary noncontrast computer tomography (CT) scan, were retrospectively evaluated. The procedures were performed with the patient in the lithotomy position under general anesthesia using the standard URS technique with 4.8F micro-URS or 4.5F ultrathin-URS and 200-μm holmium: YAG laser. Demographics, perioperative data, and outcomes were assessed. Results Patients consisted of 8 girls and 26 boys with a mean age of 20.2±9.8 months. The average stone size was 12±6 mm (range, 5-25 mm). All ureteroscopies were performed with no active or passive dilatation. 11 cases were performed by 4.8F micro-URS and 23 cases were treated with 4.5F ultrathin-URS. The average operative time were (19.5±11.3) min and (20.2±10.2) min for these two groups. The average dosage of flushing was (259±423) ml in 4.8F micro-URS group and (293±229) ml in 4.5F ultrathin-URS. Stone-free status was accomplished in these two groups in the final assessment. There were no statistical different between two groups on inoperative time, flushing dosage, duration of hospital stay, one-stage stone free rate and postoperative complication. Conclusions The outcomes of our study show that superthin-ureteroscopy (4.8F micro-URS and 4.5F ultrathin-URS) along with holmium: YAG laser can be used safely and effectively in the treatment of infant mid and distal ureteral stones.