After performing flexible cystoscopy the surgeon accesses the renal system with a flexible ureteroscope. The stones are relocated using a stone basket to ensure safe laser lithotripsy in the upper pole. Stone treatment is performed with a Holmium:YAG laser. Residual fragments are removed using a 6-wire nitinol basket.
Reason for Ureteroscopy:
- Stone-free right side
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Left kidney:
- Distal lower pole 10 mm stone, 1066 Hounsfield units
- • Cranial in the lower pole 6 mm stone, 805 Hounsfield units
Postoperative Information:
- JJ removed after 1 week
- Uncomplicated recovery
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Stone analysis
- Whewellite 25% calcium oxalate 1 H2O
- Whewellite 15% calcium oxalate 2 H2O
- Apatite 60% calcium hydroxyphosphate
