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Holmium:YAG lithotripsy for large renal and bladder calculi: strategies for efficient lithotripsy
1Division of Urology, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7845, USA. teichman@uthscsa.edu
Journal of Endourology
|November 24, 1999
Abstract:
Holmium:YAG lithotripsy is effective for all stone compositions, and high success rates may be expected. Large renal and bladder calculi may be treated effectively with Ho:YAG lasertripsy. Using angled optical fibers and increasing power settings may be particularly useful to increase lithotripsy speed.