Treatment of renal calculi with Ho:YAG laser lithotriptor through flexible ureteroscope (report of 51 cases)
- VernacularTitle:输尿管软镜下钬激光碎石术治疗肾结石(附51例报告)
- Author:
Yinghao SUN
;
Xiaosheng QI
;
Linhui WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Kidney calculi;
Flexible ureteroscope;
Holmium laser
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2001;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of Ho:YAG laser with flexible ureteroscope on the treatment of renal calculi. Methods Fifty one cases of renal stone burdens were treated with Versa Pulse Select Ho:YAG lithotriptor through flexible ureteroscope. Results The successful rate of stone fragmentation after single session was 90%(45/51).Mean operation duration was 45 min (30～78 min).Mean duration of post operation in hospital was 2.4 days (1～6 days).Stone free time was 3～6 weeks,with a mean of 4 weeks.No ureteral perforations or pyonephrosis occurred. Conclusions Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy through flexible ureteroscope is a safe, effective treatment for renal calculi.
