title: Transurethral removal of bladder stone: the place of litholapaxy.
abstract: The surgical management of 652 cases of bladder stone, with particular reference to the value of litholapaxy, is discussed. The majority of cases can be treated by closed methods--litholapaxy and transurethral removal. Those cases treated by closed methods have a reduced postoperative complication and morbidity rate, a shorter operating time, and a reduced period of hospitalisation. Provided the necessary skill is acquired, it is concluded that litholapaxy is a safe and efficient method of dealing with bladder stones.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012008:Recurrence; D014521:Urethra; D001744:Urinary Bladder Calculi / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*