2008•Sichuan Medical JournalRequires access
Ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for managing 42 patients with ureteral calculi.
MA Shu-shuang
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Abstract
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy for managing ureteral calculil.Methods Ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy was used in 42 patients with ureteral calculi(proximal in 12 patients,middle in 14 and distal in 16 patients).Results The stone-free rate was 86% in the patients with proximal ureteral calculi,925 in those with middle ureteral calculi and 100% in those with distal ureteral calculi respectively.The complications occurreded in 4.8%(2/42) during the operation.Conclusion Ureteroscopic holmimium:YAG laser lithotripsy is a highly effective and safe method formanaging ureteral calculil.