What is the cost of a flexible ureteroscopy procedure

Usually the cost of a flexible ureteroscopy procedure is around $30,000. The overall cost is usually higher due to the higher price of the ureteral flexible scope itself. In ureteral flexible surgery, more auxiliary supplies are needed, such as ureteral guide sheaths, which usually require two guide wires during the operation. The cost of two guide wires is usually around $3,000, and patients may also need to keep their double J-tubes, which are even more expensive, after the operation. Before the ureteral flexible mirror surgical examination, the infection needs to be effectively controlled to avoid the patient’s postoperative infection and bleeding. Patients are usually hospitalized for a relatively long period of time and more medications are used, thus the overall cost is relatively high. Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention if they experience discomfort after ureteral flexible scope surgery to avoid delays.