title: Ureteroscopic holmium lasertripsy for ureteric stones. Initial experience.
abstract: The clinic benefits of the Holmium: YAG laser include a pronounced haemostatic effect, fibreoptic delivery system and a wide range of power-setting options. We review our initial experience in treating 48 patients with ureteric stones. Stones were located in the upper, middle and lower ureter in 27%, 21% and 52% of patients respectively. The Holmium laser successfully fragmented all calculi and there were no major complications. We have found the Holmium laser to be a safe, effective and reliable alternative for the management of urolithiasis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust, UK.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Biyani
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Cornford
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Powell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006695:Holmium; D006801:Humans; D017602:Lithotripsy, Laser / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000628:therapy*; D020709:Ureteroscopes; D018666:Ureteroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D006695:Holmium