What are the risks of ureteroscopic lithotripsy?

The ureter is the passage through which urine flows. Ureteral stones are stones in the ureteral duct. Ureteroscopic lithotripsy is a commonly used minimally invasive procedure that uses the natural passage of the body to reach the stone site and crush the stone. However, any surgical operation has certain surgical risks. The most common surgical risks of ureteroscopic lithotripsy are ureteral injury, urinary tract infection, and hematuria after urinary tract injury. Long-term complications include scarring and stricture after ureteral injury.