Purpose: There is no clear evidence that high-power (HP) laser generators perform better
than low-power (LP) ones in terms of lithotripsy outcomes. We aimed to perform a systematic …

Introduction: One of the main limitations of Ho: YAG lithotripsy is represented by its
advancement speed. The need for faster lithotripsy has led to the introduction of high-power …

Purpose: As the prevalence of urolithiasis increases and ureteroscopy is used more
frequently, the risks of uncommon complications such as ureteral stricture may become more …

Background Holmium laser lithotripsy is the most common technique for the management of
ureteral stone. Studies founded that holmium laser firing can produce heat which will cause …

Objectives To estimate the total energy needed to ablate 1mm 3 of stone volume (Joules/mm
3) during flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy using a low-power Ho: YAG laser device, as a …

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 …

Increased temperatures experienced during laser lithotripsy may affect the course of the
healing process. All lasers display a safe temperature profile at energies below 40 W. At …

Objectives To investigate the effect of different laser power settings on intra-renal
temperature (IRT) under different irrigation conditions during flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) in …

Purpose To perform a review on the latest evidence related to generated temperatures
during Ho: YAG laser use, and present different tools to maintain decreased values, and …

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 …