Oct. 4, 2002 — Ureteroscopy with holmium laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective approach to the treatment of ureteral stones during all stages of pregnancy, according to the results of a study ...

During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially damaging kidney stones to smithereens. It's better for the patient if urologists ...

TORONTO—Ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy can be performed safely in obese patients, a new study has confirmed. The study, which examined data from 266 patients treated with ...

Olympus has announced the enrollment of the first patient into an international clinical trial to assess the use of its Soltive laser system in the treatment of kidney and ureteral stones. The ...

(HealthDay News) — Preoperative stenting and longer operative time are associated with a greater likelihood of serious genitourinary infection after ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, according to a ...

Recent research has revealed that 1940nm TFL shares a similarity of lithotripsy mechanism with holmium laser, whereas TFL has a higher ablation rate, thinner fragments and smaller retropulsion ...

Evidence on the efficacy of laser lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones is adequate. However, evidence on its long-term safety is limited in quantity. Therefore, this procedure should ...

A New Generation A New Generation of Laser-Based Lithotripsy for Vascular Applications (Bolt Medical): Program Update and Future Clinical Applications Receive the the latest news, research, and ...

Evidence-based recommendations on laser lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones in adults. This involves breaking up the stones using laser light. This guidance represents the view of NICE ...