Endoscopic laser cystolithotripsy was performed in 5 patients with bladder stones. The average stone size was 26x18mm, and the average time for laser lithotripsy was 46 minutes. The stone composition was uric acid in 3, calcium phosphate in2 and calcium oxalate in 1 patient. Lithotripsy with the holmium YAG laser was successful in all cases. There were no complications during the procedure. In conclusion, we confirm the holmium YAG laser is effective and safe for cystolithotripsy.
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