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Two endoscopic techniques were encountered. An equal number of cases were operated on using a scope of 7.5 Fr (Group A) and 9.5 Fr (Group B). The comparisons of patient factors included age and body mass index (BMI). Stone size, number and laterality were analysed. Operative factors included ureteral dilatation, stent insertion and procedure duration. Post\u2010operative stent, its duration, pain level, dark urine (possible significant haematuria) or dysuria (possible infection), retained stone or other post\u2010operative complications were assessed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Both scope groups were demographically insignificant. The stone location and side were comparable. Operative details had a nearly insignificant comparison. Group A had a long operative time. Stent insertion was higher in Group B. Subjectively, the dark urine symptom was reported in 37 and 23 cases in Groups A and B, respectively (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u00a0&lt;\u20090.05). Interestingly, 11 cases needed opioid injections for post\u2010operative colic in Group A (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u00a0=\u20090.008). The stone\u2010free rate was 89.2% and 91.7% in Groups A and B, respectively (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u00a0=\u20090.487). All stented cases had mild storage lower urinary symptoms. No major surgical complications were reported.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Scope size has no impact on patient post\u2010operative outcome. Interestingly, a long operative time with a small scope was observed. Ureteral dilation and stent insertion cases have urinary post\u2010operative symptoms. 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