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  • Title: Safety and efficacy of electrohydraulic lithotripsy by ureteroscopy.
    Author: Willscher MK, Conway JF, Babayan RK, Morrisseau P, Sant GR, Bertagnoll A.
    Journal: J Urol; 1988 Nov; 140(5):957-8. PubMed ID: 3172366.
    Abstract:
    Electrohydraulic lithotripsy, when performed blindly for ureteral calculi in the past, resulted in frequent ureteral perforation and, therefore, it was considered to be unsafe. A total of 33 patients from 5 institutions underwent electrohydraulic lithotripsy for ureteral calculi under direct vision. There were only 3 minor ureteral perforations treated by ureteral catheter drainage. All patients were free of stones after treatment and there were no long-term complications. Electrohydraulic lithotripsy by ureteroscopy is considered to be a safe and effective method for fragmentation and removal of large ureteral calculi.
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