Table 1 Clinical and surgical information
Number of stones | Patients (n = 37) |
|---|---|
1 | 24 |
2 | 10 |
3 | 3 |
Median Stone Size | 9.1 mm (range: 3.0 mm–25.00 mm) |
Median Hounsfield Unit (HU) | 1123 (range: 240–2224) |
Stone location | |
Upper pole | 15 patients |
Mid pole | 8 patients |
Lower pole | 14 patients |
Median duration of laser lithotripsy | 9.54 min (range: 30 s-54.02 min) |
Average energy | 3232.7 J (Joule) |
Mean pulse | 6272.76 (number of pulses) |
Median Operating time | 57 min (range: 20–175 min) |
Complete stone clearance | 100% (n = 37), confirmed via imaging at 3 months KUB XR if radio-opaque stone and CT if lucent |
Stent insertion | 24 patients |