Laser lithotripsy

Laser lithotripsy
SpecialtyUrology
ICD-9-CM98
MeSHD017602

Laser lithotripsy (LL) is a surgical procedure which uses lasers to break down and remove stones from the urinary tract, such as in the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra. When it involves a ureteroscopy, the procedure is more specifically called ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy (ULL).

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