Physician was performing a cystoscopy, left ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy for 4 hours more.When the scope was removed, there was stone and part of the ureter on the cystoscope.Pt had to have an add'l stent placed, left nephrostomy tube placed and a foley catheter placed.Some of the staff reported seeing sparks related to the laser on the screen.I am still interviewing staff and looking for info on the disposable fiber optic.The investigation does not indicate whether or not this event is operator error or equipment malfunction.
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