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Ureteral Stones
• When in the ureter, surgeons should exercise the same
level of caution and lower power settings as they’ve
done with their Ho:YAG laser.
• Some surgeons rarely go above 10W in the ureter and
often stay lower. Consider reducing the presets to start
with 0.2J x 40Hz (8W) and adjust from there, if
necessary. When close to the urothelium, consider
reducing frequency, or adjust technique to target the with your Soltive!
Then don’t do so
stone at the center, furthest from the ureteral wall. Would you use Use the same
30W in the Ureter caution with
No,
• Irrigation flow is important, even at lower power with your Ho:YAG? never! power
settings
• Limit staying on the pedal for prolonged periods of
time
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