Ureteroscopic Holmium: YAG Laser Lithotripsy for Managing Ureteral Calculi (A Report of 168 Cases)

摘要

The effectiveness and safety of ureteroscopic holmium;YAG laser lithotripsy for managing ureteral calculi was evaluated. Ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy was performed in 168 ureteral calculi (upper 27 cases, middle 33 cases and lower 108 cases). The results showed that the stone-free rate was 92. 6 % in the upper ureteral calculi, 93. 9 % in the middle ureteral calculi and 94. 4 % in the lower ureteral calculi, respectively. The complication rate was 4. 8 % (8 cases). It was suggested that ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy is a highly effective and safe treatment modality for managing ureteral calculi.