Laser lithotripsy may be performed when a kidney stone get caught in the ureter during passage to the bladder. The laser procedure is relatively easy. Once the stone is located, a thin fiberoptic is introduced into the working channel of the endoscope and advanced until it comes into contact with the stone. Light from an Holmium:YAG @2100nm laser is directed through the fiberoptic and the stone disintegrates or fragments. The smaller fragments can be removed with a basket tool or left to flush out with normal urinary function. This procedure is done under anesthetic and is minimally invasive.
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