Fluorescence-guided laser lithotripsy: Estimation of the potential effectiveness and safety increase based on first clinical data.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2023 at "Journal of biophotonics"
DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202300044
Abstract: In clinically approved laser lithotripsy systems, there is no automatic monitoring of fiber position to date. We investigated whether detecting stone autofluorescence, excited by a green aiming beam, is possible via the fiber during fragmentation… read more here.
Keywords: estimation potential; lithotripsy estimation; guided laser; laser lithotripsy ... See more keywords
A clinical study of choledochoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for multiple intrahepatic calculi within ERAS programs
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "Lasers in Surgery and Medicine"
DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23004
Abstract: Multiple intrahepatic calculi, especially calculi in both sides of the liver, cannot be completely resolved by traditional surgery. In addition, morbidity after liver resection remains high. ERAS programs have been suggested that could relieve surgical… read more here.
Keywords: multiple intrahepatic; intrahepatic calculi; eras programs; laser lithotripsy ... See more keywords
Successful removal of an encrusted metallic ureteral stent using a disposable ureteroscope and Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "Urolithiasis"
DOI: 10.1007/s00240-019-01171-9
Abstract: The use of a metallic ureteral stent was first reported in 2006 by Borin et al. Metallic ureteral stents can be exchanged less frequently due to the use of metallic materials and the stent’s spiral… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; ureteroscope; laser lithotripsy; metallic ureteral ... See more keywords
Laser lithotripsy for proximal ureteral calculi in adults: can 3D CT texture analysis help predict treatment success?
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "European Radiology"
DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07498-x
Abstract: To explore whether multiple 3D computed tomography texture analysis (3D-CTTA) parameters can predict the therapeutic effects of holmium: YAG laser lithotripsy (LL) on ureteral calculi. The files from 94 patients (102 stones) with proximal ureteral… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; value; ureteral calculi; texture analysis ... See more keywords
Thulium-fiber laser for lithotripsy: first clinical experience in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "World Journal of Urology"
DOI: 10.1007/s00345-020-03134-x
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of thulium-fiber laser (TFL) in laser lithotripsy during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Methods Patients with stones read more here.
Keywords: laser; stone; thulium fiber; laser lithotripsy ... See more keywords
Treatment for residual stones using flexible ureteroscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy after the management of complex calculi with single-tract percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Lasers in Medical Science"
DOI: 10.1007/s10103-017-2162-5
Abstract: This study validated the effectiveness and safety of the treatment for residual stones using flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) and holmium laser (0.6–1.2 J, 20–30 Hz) lithotripsy via a fiber with a 200-μm core diameter and 0.22 numerical aperture… read more here.
Keywords: complex calculi; treatment; laser lithotripsy; single tract ... See more keywords
[60] Can flexible ureterorenoscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy cause renal arteriovenous malformation? Report of a case
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Arab Journal of Urology"
DOI: 10.1016/j.aju.2018.10.013
Abstract: Objective To report on the second case illustrating the possibility of developing renal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) following relatively safe flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS) and holmium laser lithotripsy. The use of FURS and holmium laser lithotripsy for… read more here.
Keywords: laser; lithotripsy; case; laser lithotripsy ... See more keywords
The surgical outcomes of reconstruction for the treatment of ureteral stricture after holmium laser lithotripsy: The comprehensive experience.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "Asian journal of surgery"
DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2022.03.018
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To analyze the characteristics of ureteral stricture after ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy and summarize our experience with the reconstructive strategies. METHODS This study retrospectively reviewed 42 patients with ureteral stricture after ureteroscopic holmium laser… read more here.
Keywords: stricture; holmium laser; laser lithotripsy;
Second-look Flexible Nephroscopy Combined With Holmium: Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Lithotripsy Under Local Anesthesia: A Prospective Study.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Urology"
DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2016.06.074
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To present a prospectively studied series of patients who underwent second-look flexible nephroscopy combined with holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser lithotripsy under local anesthesia for residual stone removal after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty… read more here.
Keywords: nephroscopy combined; anesthesia; flexible nephroscopy; laser lithotripsy ... See more keywords
Ureteroscopy With Holmium:Yag Laser Lithotripsy for Ureteral Stones in Preschool Children: Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Complications and Success.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Urology"
DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.09.006
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the factors that may affect the efficacy and safety of ureteroscopy with holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy in the management of ureteral stones in preschool children. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medical records of 70 children,… read more here.
Keywords: ureteroscopy holmium; group; success; laser lithotripsy ... See more keywords
Reply to: Letter-to-the-editor: Understanding the Popcorn Effect During Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Dusting.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "Urology"
DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.02.011
Abstract: While the endourologic community is still wondering about the most effective laser settings and strategies for intracorporeal lithotripsy, Aldoukhi et al recently tested in a laboratory setting different popcorning scenarios. Aside from the main study… read more here.
Keywords: effect; frequency; laser lithotripsy; speed ... See more keywords