Ureteral catheterization and manipulations using flexible cystoscope on patients in semiprone position

Cystoscopy using the flexible cystoscope was performed on 15 patients in the semiprone position. Ureteral catheters were placed to facilitate percutaneous nephrolithotomy in 8 patients, and indwelling ureteral stents were removed in 7. The procedure offers the urologist an additional technique in select situations.