Robotic ureteroscopy: The future of stone management? Advances in robotic URS will help target stones, reduce ionizing radiation.

The article focuses on advances in robotic ureteroscopy that will help target stones and reduce ionizing radiation. Topics discussed include the Roboflex that was one of the first robots used for ureteroscopy, Auris Health, Inc.'s Monarch Platform approved for robotic bronchoscopy, skills required from urologists in using these devices and advantages of and safety concerns with these devices.