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[Ureteroscopic holmium: YAG laser lithotripsy for managing urinary tract calculi]
Zi-li Pang1, Chuan-guo Xiao, Pu-qing Zeng
1Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, HuaZhong Science-Technology University, Wuhan 430022, China.
Objective:
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ureteroscopic holmium: YAG laser lithotripsy for managing ureteral calculi.
Methods:
Ureteroscopic holmium: YAG laser lithotripsy was used in 168 ureteral calculi (proximal 27 cases, middle 33 cases, distal 108 cases). Transurethral cystoscopic holmium: YAG laser lithotripsy in 12 bladder calculi.
Results:
Four to six weeks after operation, The stone-free rate was 93% (25/27) in the proximal ureteral calculi, 94% (31/33) in the middle ureteral calculi, 94% (102/108) in the distal ureteral calculi, respectively. The complication rate was 5% (8 cases). the stone-free rate of bladder calculi was 100% (12/12), no complication.
Conclusion:
Ureteroscopic holmium: YAG laser lithotripsy is a highly effective and safe treatment modality for managing ureteral calculi.
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