Abstract | OBJECTIVE: MATERIAL AND METHODS: RESULTS: The Ho:YAG laser fragmented all types of calculi. Of 38 patients, 29 (76%) with ureteric stones were stone-free and 7 (18%) had stone fragments smaller than 2 mm left 1-3 months after the lithotripsy, resulting in a total clinical success rate of 95%. The procedure caused four ureteric perforations. One ureteric stricture, after repeated treatments for a Steinstrasse formation, led to nephrectomy. CONCLUSIONS: The Ho:YAG laser was reliable and effective for most of the urinary stones. The largest stones in any location, and stones of hard composition, however, were treated with combined disintegration methods. Four minor ureteric perforations and one ureteric stricture were related to laser use.
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Authors | K Taari, K Lehtoranta, S Rannikko |
Journal | Scandinavian journal of urology and nephrology
(Scand J Urol Nephrol)
Vol. 33
Issue 5
Pg. 295-8
(Oct 1999)
ISSN: 0036-5599 [Print] England |
PMID | 10572991
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Female
- Humans
- Kidney Calculi
(therapy)
- Lithotripsy, Laser
(instrumentation, methods)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Postoperative Complications
- Retrospective Studies
- Risk Factors
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