Ureteroscopic holmium lasertripsy for ureteric stones. Initial experience.

Abstract

The clinic benefits of the Holmium: YAG laser include a pronounced haemostatic effect, fibreoptic delivery system and a wide range of power-setting options. We review our initial experience in treating 48 patients with ureteric stones. Stones were located in the upper, middle and lower ureter in 27%, 21% and 52% of patients respectively. The Holmium laser successfully fragmented all calculi and there were no major complications. We have found the Holmium laser to be a safe, effective and reliable alternative for the management of urolithiasis.

• Authors: C S Biyani, P A Cornford, C S Powell
• Journal: Scandinavian journal of urology and nephrology (Scand J Urol Nephrol) Vol. 32 Issue 2 Pg. 92-3 (Apr 1998) ISSN: 0036-5599 [Print] England
• PMID: 9606777 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Holmium

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Female
• Holmium
• Humans
• Lithotripsy, Laser (adverse effects, instrumentation)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Retrospective Studies
• Treatment Outcome
• Ureteral Calculi (therapy)
• Ureteroscopes
• Ureteroscopy (adverse effects)