Treatment of ureteral stones using ureteroscope and holmium laser / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evluate the efficacy of ureteroscope and holmium laser in the treatment of ureteral stones. Methods 48 cases of ureteral stones were ureteroscopicaly treated by the use of the above mentioned lithotripter from February 2001 to August 2001. Results 98%(47/48)of the stones being expelled within 5 days after the double J tube were pulled out.No complicaticons occurred. Conclusions Treatment of the ureteral stones by the use of ureteroscope and holmium laser is safe and effective.