Ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy: technologic advancements

被引:27
作者
Alexander, B. [1 ]
Fishman, A. I. [1 ]
Grasso, M. [1 ]
机构
[1] New York Med Coll, Dept Urol, Valhalla, NY 10595 USA
关键词
Ureteroscopy; Laser lithotripsy; Flexible ureteroscope; Digital ureteroscope; Ureteral stone; Lower pole stone; UPPER URINARY-TRACT; STONES; 2; CM; HOLMIUM LASER; YAG LASER; URETEROPYELOSCOPIC TREATMENT; ENDOSCOPIC LITHOTRIPSY; FLEXIBLE URETEROSCOPY; CLINICAL-EXPERIENCE; URETERAL CALCULI; MANAGEMENT;
D O I
10.1007/s00345-014-1402-6
中图分类号
R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Ureteroscopic lithotripsy has evolved since the first reported cases employing rigid rod-lens endoscopes and stiff ultrasonic lithotrites. Fiber optics facilitated rigid endoscope miniaturization and the development of a steerable, deflectable flexible ureteroscopes. Over 30 years of technical innovations culminating in digital imagers and powerful, precise laser lithotrites, complimented by progressive endoscopic techniques have produced efficient endoscopic therapies with minimal morbidity and commonly performed in an outpatient setting.
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