APPLICATION OF LASER TECHNOLOGY IN URINARY STONE TREATMENT
Keywords:
Laser, Lithotripsy, Holmium, YAG Laser, Thulium fiber laserAbstract
Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy is now the main surgical treatment option for most patients with urinary stones. Holmium laser is still considered the gold standard for laser lithotripsy. In this review, we will discuss the characteristics of different lasers and their use in lithotripsy while trying to identify the next potential lasers suitable for laser lithotripsy.
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