Cystolithotripsy Using the Holmium YAG Laser

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Endoscopic laser cystolithotripsy was performed in 5 patients with bladder stones. The average stone size was 26×18mm, and the average time for laser lithotripsy was 46 minutes. The stone composition was uric acid in 3, calcium phosphate in 2 and calcium oxalate in 1 patient.
Lithotripsy with the holmium YAG laser was successful in all cases. There were no complications during the procedure. In conclusion, we confirm the holmium YAG laser is effective and safe for cystolithotripsy.