Objective To analyze the current information about laser safety in retrograde intrarenal
surgery (RIRS), focusing on the two main laser technologies that we use in urology, the …

Introduction: Characterizing patterns of laser activation is important for assessing thermal
dose during laser lithotripsy. The objective of this study was twofold: first, to quantify the …

Introduction: High-power laser settings are commonly employed for stone dusting
techniques. Previous in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that a toxic thermal dose …

Background: While high-power laser systems facilitate successful ureteroscopic treatment of
larger and more complex stones, they can substantially elevate collecting system fluid …

Purpose High-power laser lithotripsy can elevate temperature within the urinary collecting
system and increase risk of thermal injury. Temperature elevation is dependent on power …

Purpose To evaluate calyceal irrigation fluid temperature changes during flexible
ureteroscopic Ho: YAG laser lithotripsy. Methods Between May 2019 and January 2020 …

Introduction: High-power lasers (100–120 W) have widely expanded the available settings
for laser lithotripsy and facilitated tailoring of treatment for individual cases. Previous in vitro …

Introduction: Multiple studies have shown significant heating of fluid within the urinary
collecting system with high-power laser settings. Elevated fluid temperatures may cause …

Introduction: Laser lithotripsy can cause excessive heating of fluid within the collecting
system and lead to tissue damage. To better understand this effect, it is important to …

Introduction: Ureteral thermal injury has been reported in patients following ureteroscopy
with laser lithotripsy due to overheating of fluid within the ureter. Proper understanding of …