15 and 30 W Holmium:YAG Laser Lithotriptor in Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy: Which One Is More Effective and Safe?

KAYGISIZ O., AYDIN Y. M., ÇİÇEK M. Ç., Celen S., COŞKUN B., KILIÇARSLAN H.

JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES, vol.31, pp.839-842, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1089/lap.2021.0090
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.839-842
  • Keywords: ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, pediatric ureter stone, laser power
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Holmium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser lithotripsy with ureteroscopy (URS) was a safe and successful treatment option for pediatric ureteral stones. We aimed to comparatively evaluate the outcomes of 15 and 30 W Ho:YAG laser lithotriptors in pediatric ureter stones.