Comparative analysis of ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the treatment of childhood proximal ureteral stones.

Published in: Pediatric surgery international (2022)

ESWL can be performed as the first line treatment of proximal ureteral stones in children due to its daily use, low cost, short procedure time and low complication rate. Increasing stone volume and density reduces the success of ESWL.

Keyphrases

low cost
urinary tract
editorial comment
physical activity
minimally invasive
high speed
mass spectrometry