title: Endoscopic removal of bladder stones in adults.
abstract: Endoscopic removal of bladder stones of all sizes in adults has been discussed and illustrated by 100 cases. 3 different techniques were used to remove the stones viz. (1) extraction by Dormia basket, (2) cystoscopic lithotrity and (3) electronic lithotripsy by Russian-made "URAT 1". Safety and economic advantages to the patients have been discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000150:complications; D001744:Urinary Bladder Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D001748:Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / Q000150:complications