Comparison of the contact ureterolithotripsy methods in treatment of ureterolithiasis

Abstract

Objective. Comparative analysis of results of the ultrasound and laser contact ureterolithotripsy in treatment of «сomplex» ureteric calculi. Маterials and methods. In 257 patients, suffering «сomplex» calculi a contant lithotripsy was conducted, using ultrasound lithotriptor, and in 265 patients – a laser one. Conclusion. Application of laser contact ureterolithotripsy promotes improvement of the treatment results in «сomplex» ureteric calculi, and reduction of the іntra– and postoperative morbidity rate.

Keywords

• calculi of ureter; ultrasound contact ureterolithotripsy; laser contact ureterolithotripsy