Could the type of anesthesia make surgery easier for the surgeon?

This study looks at whether the type of anesthesia used during a common kidney stone procedure affects how much effort the surgeon feels they are putting in. Researchers will observe adults having flexible ureteroscopy and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), where the anesthesia is chosen by the medical team as usual. After surgery, surgeons will rate their workload using a standard questionnaire, and the team will also track things like operation time, pain, and complications. The goal is to see if one anesthesia type is linked to a lighter workload for the surgeon, which could inform future practice.