Treating urinary calculi with Ho:YAG laser lithotriptor(Report of 155 cases)
- VernacularTitle:钬激光治疗泌尿系结石(附155例报告)
- Author:
Yinghao SUN
;
Zhifang WANG
;
Linhui WANG
;
Al ET
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Holmium;
Lasers;
Calculi
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2001;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical effect o f Ho:YAG laser on the treatment of urinary calculi. Methods 155 cases of urolithiasis were treated via ureteroscope or cystoscope with V ersa Pulse Select Ho:YAG lithotriptor. Results 8 cases with kidney stones and 7 bladder stones were fragmented after a single s ession. The overall successful stone fragmentation rate of ureteral calculi was 95.7%(134/140). The mean stone expectoration time stone-free was 2.5 weeks. The mean operation time and post-operation hospital stay were 25 minutes and 2.5 da ys. No major complications such as perforation were encountered. Co nclusions Ho:YAG lithotripsy is an excellent treatment modality for urolithiasis.