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What is Ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy?

Ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy is a procedure done to remove and break up urinary stones. A small scope (camera) and laser is passed through the urethra and bladder, up the ureter to the stone. The laser breaks the stone into small particles and are passed through the urinary tract in the urine.

Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose	# of patients	# of patients with evaluations Efficacy	Major	Moderate	Slight	None	Can’t tell
Kidney stones	1	0

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Reported Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe	0
Moderate	0
Mild	0
None	0

Commonly reported side effects, conditions, and hospitalizations associated with Ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy

Hospitalization	1	1

Report created on May 27, 2012.