Value of ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for acute renal colic caused by middle or low ureteral stones

Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for acute renal colic caused by middle or low ureteral stones. Methods Sixty-one patients suffered with renal colic due to middle or low ureteral stones were treated with ureteroscopic holmium laster lithotripsy. Results The lithotripsy successful rate in a single procedure was 100% and there were no serious complications such as ureteral perforation,tear,breakage and bacteremia.After 2 months of follow up,the stone clearance rate was 100%. Conclusion Treatment of middle or low ureteral stones with ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy is an effective and safe method.It could relieve the renal colic rapidly and be the optimal treatment for the disease.