A type of endoscope used to examine the kidneys.
An endoscopic instrument for examining the inside of the kidney. It is normally passed into the renal pelvis of the organ via a route from the surface of the skin. Instruments can be passed through the nephroscope under direct vision to remove calculi (stones) or break them up using ultrasound.
A rigid or flexible endoscope used to inspect and/or treat conditions present inside the urinary tract.
A device consisting of a slender tube with an embedded illumination source. The tube is inserted into the kidney through a back incision and employed to identify kidney stones. Utilizing high-frequency sound waves, the stones are fragmented and subsequently extracted via suction through the scope.