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World J Clin Pediatr. Mar 9, 2026; 15(1): 115147
Published online Mar 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i1.115147
Table 4 Comparison of laser vs pneumatic lithotripsy
Parameter
Laser lithotripsy (n = 145)
Pneumatic lithotripsy (n = 105)
P value
Stone-free rate (%)92.491.40.08
Operative time (minutes)40.5 ± 18.545.1 ± 11.30.10
Complication rate10.3% (15/145)15.2% (16/105)0.25
Hospital stay (days)2.4 ± 0.62.2 ± 0.40.20


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