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Ureteroscopic LASER stone treatment
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As long as the ureter is large enough to allow the ureteroscope to pass, there is a good chance that the stone can be broken and removed with one surgery. Compared to SWL, a kidney or ureteral stone can be seen under direct vision by the ureteroscope, allowing lithotripsy with lasers followed by basketting and removal.
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This video shows ureteroscopic laser stone treatment. It explains that when the ureter is large enough for the ureteroscope to pass, a kidney or ureteral stone can be seen under direct vision, broken with laser lithotripsy, and removed by basketing.
Key points
- The stone is viewed under direct vision through the ureteroscope
- Laser lithotripsy is used to break the stone
- Stone fragments are removed by basketing
- The approach is contrasted with shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in the description
Video Overview
This video presents “Ureteroscopic LASER stone treatment” — As long as the ureter is large enough to allow the ureteroscope to pass, there is a good chance that the stone can be broken and removed with one surgery. Compared to SWL, a kidney or ureteral stone can be seen under direct vision by the. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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