A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Pneumatic Lithotripsy and Holmium Laser for Management of Middle and Distal Ureteral Calculi

Abstract

Both PL and LL are effective in the management of middle and distal impacted stones. Ho:YAG laser has advantages in better efficacy of stone fragmentation and a higher early stone-free rate but seems to have to face the increased risks of postoperative stricture.