Open Access

HOW I DO IT

How I Do It: Ureteroscopy and high-power holmium laser lithotripsy to treat renal stones

Andrew M. Higgins¹, Michael J. Wolf², Russell E. N. Becker¹, Khurshid R. Ghani¹

1 Division of Endourology, Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
2 Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
Address correspondence to Dr. Khurshid R. Ghani, NCRC Building 16, Room 114W, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA

Canadian Journal of Urology 2023, 30(3), 11574-11582.

Abstract

In North America, ureteroscopy has become the most popular treatment modality for upper urinary tract urinary calculi. Herein we describe our technique for the treatment of renal stones with flexible ureteroscopy and high-power holmium laser lithotripsy. We discuss preoperative planning, intraoperative strategies, and laser settings for a high-frequency dusting technique with the goal to provide optimal patient outcomes.

---

Keywords

---