Treatment of upper ureteral calculi by an ureteroscopy approach in a low-head lithotomy with right or left lateral tilt

VernacularTitle:侧斜头低截石位行输尿管镜治疗输尿管上段结石
Author: Shunhui YUAN ; Delin YANG ; Zhipeng LI ; Guihua CAO ; Lu YU ; Chunwei YE ; Weiming WAN
Keywords: low-head lithotomy with lateral tilt; ureteroscopy; upper ureteral calculi
From: China Journal of Endoscopy 2016;22(8):87-89
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo evaluate the methods in treatment of upper urinary calculi in a low-head lithotomy with right or left lateral tilt by an ureteroscopy approach. Methods From September 2009 to May 2015, 110 patients with upper ureteral calculi (after failed ESWL) were underwent holmium laser lithotripsy by a ureteroscopy approach in a low-head lithotomy with right or left lateral tilt. Their clinical data and complications were analyzed retrospectively. Results Surgical effect of patients was satisfied with the success of gravel 91 patients, with a total rate of 82.7 %gravel. Conclusion Low-head lithotomy with right or left lateral tilt is a good body position to perform ureteroscopic lithotripsy for upper ureteral calculi. It is safe and effective.