2009•Medical Journal of West ChinaRequires access

Ureteroscopic Holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy for ureteral calculi

Zeng Tie-bing

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Objective To evaluate the effect and safety of ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy for ureteral calculi.Methods 562 patients with ureteral calculi(42 cases on proximal,86 cases on middle and 434 cases on distal ureter) were treated with ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy.Results The lithagogue rate was 88%,93% and 99% in the proximal,middle and distal ureter,respectively.The complication rate was 3%.Conclusion It is effective and safe to treat ureteral calculi with ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Lithotripsy, Ureter, Ureteroscopy, Holmium, Laser lithotripsy, Surgery, Urology