Clinical application of Holmium laser in the treatment of ureteral calculi

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect Holmium laser on the treatment of ureteral calculi.Methods 43cases of ureteral calculi were treated with ureteroscope Holmium laser lithotripsy.There were 2 cases of uretera1 stone steps after ESWL.Results 43cases of ureteral stones were treated by ureteroscopic lithotriphy,of which 93.1%(40/43) were fragmented on the first treatment session and 6.9%(3/43) were unsuccessful.2 of the upper ureteral calculi was moved to renalpelvic and cured by ESWL after the double-J tube was placed.(Conclusion)Treatment of ureteral calculi by ureteroscope Holminm laser lithotripsy has been less invasive,safe and effective,and should be the first choice to patients with middle and low ureteral stones.