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Holmium laser for stone management.

Sean Pierre1, Glenn M Preminger

  • 1Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center, Division of Urologic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Room 1572 White Zone, Box 3167, Durham, NC 27710, USA.

World Journal of Urology
|March 7, 2007
PubMed
Summary

The holmium laser is a safe and effective tool for treating urologic disorders, especially urinary stones. This review covers holmium laser physics, applications in laser lithotripsy, and new low-power device performance.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Laser Physics
  • Endourology

Background:

  • The holmium laser is recognized for its efficiency and safety in urologic procedures.
  • It is a versatile instrument for various urologic conditions, particularly urinary calculi (stones).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental physics of the holmium laser.
  • To discuss current applications of holmium laser in endourologic laser lithotripsy.
  • To evaluate the performance of novel low-power holmium laser devices.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of holmium laser physics.
  • Analysis of current endourologic laser lithotripsy techniques.
  • Performance assessment of new low-power holmium laser systems.

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Main Results:

  • Holmium lasers offer a favorable safety and efficacy profile for endoscopic urologic treatments.
  • Established applications in laser lithotripsy for urinary calculi.
  • Emerging low-power devices show promise for enhanced versatility.

Conclusions:

  • The holmium laser remains a key technology in urology due to its proven effectiveness and safety.
  • Continued development of low-power devices expands its therapeutic potential in endourology.