Thulium fiber laser: the new player for kidney stone treatment? A comparison with Holmium:YAG laser

ConclusionsThe Thulium fiber laser overcomes the main limitations reported with the Holmium:YAG laser relating to lithotripsy, based on preliminary in vitro studies. This innovative laser technology seems particularly advantageous for ureteroscopy and may become an important milestone for kidney stone treatment.
Source: World Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research