Laser lithotripsy is a medical procedure used to break up kidney stones or urinary tract stones using a laser. The technique is generally performed during a procedure called ureteroscopy, where a thin, flexible tube (ureteroscope) is inserted into the urethra, through the bladder, and into the ureter or kidney. Here's how the procedure works: 1. **Preparation**: The patient is usually given anesthesia and positioned comfortably.
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