Pneumatic Ballistic Lithotripsy via the Outer Sheath of Resectoscope in the Treatment of Bladder Calculi / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the technique and therapeutic effect of pneumatic ballistic lithotripsy for the treatment of bladder calculi under ureteroscope via the outer sheath of resectoscope.MethodsTotally 42 patients with bladder calculi(39 men and 3 women)were treated in our hospital form March 2002 to February 2005.Among the patients,20 cases were complicated with BPH,and 3 had bladder fabrosis.The cystolith was crushed with pneumatic ballistic lithotripsy under an ureteroscope via the outer sheath of resectoscope.For the patients complicated with BPH(20 cases),prostatectomy was performed at the same time.ResultsAll the cases were cured in one session.No massive hemorrhage,bladder perforation,or overhydration occurred after the operation in this series.The patients were followed up for 6 to 18 months(mean 8 months),during which no recurrent cases were found,all the patients had normal urination.ConclusionsPneumatic ballistic lithotripsy via the outer sheath of resectoscope is an effective,simple,accurate method for the treatment of bladder stones.The procedure is superior in less complications and good outcomes.