In vitro Lithotripsy with the Alexandrite Laser

Pertusa, C; A, Albisu Tristán; Acha, M.V.; Blasco, Miquel; Llarena, Roberto; Jg, Tanago

doi:10.1159/000474723

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“…A longer pulse duration of ts had no effect on the fiber [22]. Other studies have not observed this problem [23]. [24,25].…”

Section: Alexandritementioning

confidence: 78%

Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy

Bagley

1997

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

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“…A longer pulse duration of ts had no effect on the fiber [22]. Other studies have not observed this problem [23]. [24,25].…”

Section: Alexandritementioning

confidence: 78%

Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy

Bagley

1997

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

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“…By stretching the pulse duration, this fiber destruction is avoided, but absorption at the stone surface becomes more critical. Pertusa and associates [19] did not document fiber splinters using an Alexandrite laser with a delivery system of 320 m diameter.…”

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Intracorporeal lithotripsy with the Alexandrite laser

Denstedt¹,

Chun²,

Miller³

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Lasers Surg. Med.

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Holmium:YAG laser treatment of ureteral calculi: a 5-year experience

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The purpose of this study was to provide an account of the 5-year experience we have gained using holmium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet (Ho:YAG) lasertripsy in the treatment of ureteral stones. One-hundred thirty-seven transurethral ureterolithotripsies were performed in 131 patients. A Ho:YAG laser device, fibres with diameters of 360 and 550 mum, a video camera as well as semi-rigid and flexible ureterorenoscopes were used. Results showed that the direct success rates-which meant stone-free ureters on the first post-operative day-in the upper, middle and lower ureters were 84.6, 88.7 and 94.8%, respectively. The final success rates--which meant stone-free ureters 4 weeks after the operation without a second intervention--were 84.6, 96.7 and 96.7%, respectively. The pulsatile Ho:YAG laser beam fragmented all kinds of stones easily. No ureteral stricture or reflux was identified during the follow-up period. The advantages of Ho lasertripsy outweighed its disadvantages. Based on our experience, the Ho:YAG laser is one of the most effective and safest energy sources in the treatment of ureteral calculi.

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In vitro Lithotripsy with the Alexandrite Laser

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Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy

Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy

Intracorporeal lithotripsy with the Alexandrite laser

Holmium:YAG laser treatment of ureteral calculi: a 5-year experience

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