[Ureteropyeloscopy and contact ureterolithotripsy in pregnancy].

We conducted 8200 transurethral ureteropyeloscopies (UPS) including transurethral contact ureterolithotripsies (CULT) in pregnant women using semirigid ureteroscopes, pneumatic lithotriptors. Basing on the experience gained we performed 66 UPS and CULT in pregnant women with suspected symptomatic ureterolithiasis: 16 (24.2% in trimester I, 32 (48.

[Effects of calculi structure on the results of ESWL lithotripsy].

Structure of stones influences effects and sequelae of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Clinical sequelae of ESWL in oxalate stones are the worst because of the fragments size and physical qualities of these stones. Oxalates are firm and sharp.

[Harmful effects of electrocorporal shock-wave lithotripsy].

Negative effects of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ECSWL) were analysed in 101 patients aged 20 to 72 years. Urinary hemoglobin rise was found in all the patients. Protein levels rose if the calculi were located in the kidneys and low ureter.