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Minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy with holmium laser for the treatment of upper urinary calculi

Zhao Hai-yan

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Objective To discuss the efficiency of minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomywith holmium laser for the treatment of upper urinary calculi. Methods Thirty-five cases of Upper Urinary calculi were treated by MPCN with holmium laser. Results The stone-free rate was 91.42%(32/35).The duration of operation was 85～235min(mean,135min).5 cases with residual stone underwent extracorporal shock wave lithotripsy after the operation.The length of postoperative hospital stay was 7～9 d(mean,8.2 d).Follow-up observations in the 35 cases for 2-6 months showed complete relief of symptoms and no recurrent stone. Conclusions MPCNL with holmium laser is safe and effective in the treatment of Upper Urinary calculi.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Lithotripsy, Surgery, Percutaneous, Shock wave lithotripsy, Urinary system, Holmium