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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
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 (%) | 92.4 | 91.4 | 0.08 |
| Operative time (minutes) | 40.5 ± 18.5 | 45.1 ± 11.3 | 0.10 |
| Complication rate | 10.3% (15/145) | 15.2% (16/105) | 0.25 |
| Hospital stay (days) | 2.4 ± 0.6 | 2.2 ± 0.4 | 0.20 |
- Citation: Khudaybergenov U, Shomarufov A, Abdukarimov O, Nadjimitdinov Y. Efficacy and safety of semirigid ureterolithotripsy in pediatric urolithiasis: Retrospective analysis from a tertiary center. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(1): 115147
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v15.i1.115147