[Ureteroscopic holmium: YAG laser lithotripsy for managing urinary tract calculi].

Abstract

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.

• Authors: Zi-li Pang, Chuan-guo Xiao, Pu-qing Zeng, Gong-cheng Lu, Qi-jun Zhang
• Journal: Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery] (Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 42 Issue 2 Pg. 92-3 (Jan 22 2004) ISSN: 0529-5815 [Print] China
• PMID: 15009989 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Holmium

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Holmium
• Humans
• Intraoperative Complications
• Lithotripsy, Laser (instrumentation, methods)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Postoperative Complications
• Treatment Outcome
• Ureteroscopy
• Urinary Calculi (therapy)