Korean J Urol.  1990 Apr;31(2):242-246.

Treatment of Ureteral Stone Using Ureteroscopy

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  • 1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Ureteroscopic management of ureteral calculi is now an established highly successful technique with low morbidity. Manipulation of calculi can be done under direct vision using flexible forceps or stone baskets. We also have used a laser lithotriptor to disintegrate stones that were too large to be removed by manipulation. Between April 1988 and July 1989, 136 ureteroscopic procedures were performed for removal of stone. The stones were removed successfully in 119( 87.5% ) procedures. Laser lithotripsy was used successfully to remove the stone in 70(51.5%) procedures. There were no immediate complications except one case of urine extravasation because of ureteral injury. We conclude that ureteroscopic management of ureteral calculi can be done safely if certain guide lines such as proper selection of patient, adequate equipment, and proper execution of the basic technique are adhered to strictly.

Keyword

Ureteroscopy; Stone

MeSH Terms

Calculi
Humans
Lithotripsy, Laser
Surgical Instruments
Ureter*
Ureteral Calculi
Ureteroscopy*
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