OBJECTIVE We aimed to compare the effectiveness of holmium YAG laser and pneumatic lithotripsy in the treatment of ureteral stones. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 216 patients who had established indications of ureteroscopy between November 2011 and June 2012 were included in this study. Patients' files were retrospectively reviewed by dividing cases as groups that underwent pneumatic (PL) o...

The traditional management of obstructive salivary disorders has been replaced by minimally-invasive gland-preserving techniques including shock-wave lithotripsy, sialendoscopy, interventional radiology and endoscopically video-assisted trans-oral and cervical stone retrieval, of which sialendoscopy is considered to be the method of first choice. Primary endoscopically controlled stone extracti...

Correspondence to: Dr. M. Saleem Wani, Asstt. Prof., Deptt. of Urology, SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar, J&K, India. Abstract At present the techniques available for performing intracorporeal lithotripsy include electrohydraulic, ultrasonic, laser, and ballistic lithotripsy. We present our experience with a unique technology for performing intracorporeal lithotripsy, namely the Swiss lithoclast, which i...

CONTEXT Though uncommon, pancreatic duct stones can cause significant discomfort and morbidity. Endoscopic removal of pancreatic stones may decrease intraductal pressure by augmenting ductal drainage. Endoscopy is shown to be most effective when used early in the course of the disease. Endoscopic methods such as mechanical lithotripsy are often successful in removing the majority of pancreatic ...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the factors affecting success of semi-rigid ureteroscopy in proximal ureter stones. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive study. PLACE AND DURATION OF Department Urology, Nevsehir State Hospital, Turkey between March 2017 and October 2019. METHODOLOGY Patients, who underwent a ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) operation for ureteral stones, were evaluated retrospectively terms gender, a...

 Minimally invasive techniques to treat urolithiasis require specialized equipment to fragment the stones, such as the Holmium:YAG laser.  The Holmium:YAG laser has not been successful in fragmenting all uroliths in horses, and smaller stones may be easier to fragment with this laser.  Other means for lithotripsy include ballistic and electrohydraulic lithotripters, but these cannot be used ...

Ninety percent of patients with intraductal biliary stones are successfully treated with sphincterotomy and subsequent stone extraction. However, technical difficulty increases with stone size and giant stones require fragmenation to facilitate endoscopic removal. For stones too large to be engaged in a basket for mechanical lithotripsy laser and electrohydraulic lithotripsy have been proposed ...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical value of the PolyScope™ endoscope system in the treatment of upper urinary calculi with a diameter of <2 cm. A total of 86 patients hospitalized with upper urinary tract calculi were included. The patients were placed under general or spinal anesthesia and in a lithotomy position. Following the dilation of the ureter, a guide wire was inserted ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct exploration (LTCBDE) is a complex procedure requiring expertise in laparoscopic and choledochoscopic skills. The purpose of this study was to investigate the safety and feasibility of treating biliary calculi through laparoscopic transcystic exploration of the CBD via an ultrathin choledochoscope combined with dual-frequency la...