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Table 2 Intraoperative parameters

From: Laser lithotripsy using dusting technique (low energy, high frequency) for symptomatic upper urinary tract stones

Total patients n = 60

 

Mean operative time in min ± SD (range)

58.50 ± 16.21 (30–100)

Mean fluoroscopy time in min ± SD (range)

8.45 ± 2.98 (3–15)

Endoscopy utilized; number (%)

 Semirigid

43 (71.6)

 Flexible

10 (16.7)

 Both

7 (11.7)

Mean total energy delivered in J ± SD (range)

6836.23 ± 3018.00 (1002–19,314)

Stenting; number (%)

 DJ

38 (63.33%)

 Ureteric catheter

22 (36.67%)