Title: Clinical value of lateral decubitus ureteroscopic lithotripsy for upper urinary calculi
Abstract: Objectives To study the clinical value of lateral decubitus ureteroscopic lithotripsy for upper urinary calculi.Methods We reviewed the data of 163 cases with upper urinary calculi treated by lateral decubitus ureteroscopic lithotripsy from March 2004 to March 2008.156 cases had single stone and 7 cases had multiple stones.The diameter of the stones ranged from 8 mm to 20 mm.Results The mean operation time was 35 min(20~50 min).The mean hospitalization stay of the patients who under-went one-stage operation was 6 days(5~7 days).The calculi clearance rate was totally 95.7%(156/163).Conclusions Lateral decubitus ureteroscopic lithotripsy for upper urinary calculi could gain higher calculi clearance rate.It is safe and effective.Lateral decubitus is a good body position to perform reteroscopic lithotripsy for upper urinary calculi.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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