SynthesisWorld journal of urology2023
What to expect from the novel pulsed thulium:YAG laser? A systematic review of endourological applications.
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Prospective Single-center Study Comparing Thulium Fiber Laser to Pulsed Thulium:YAG Laser in the Ureteroscopic Treatment of Nephrolithiasis
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14 citing papers in PubMed.
- Flexible ureterorenoscopy and lithotripsy with pulsed thulium: YAG laser: a multicenter retrospective study.World journal of urology · 2026Article
- Pulsed solid-state thulium: YAG laser compared to holmium: YAG laser during mini-PCNL.The Canadian journal of urology · 2026Article
- In vitro ablation rates of Ho:YAG, p-Tm:YAG and TFL lasers.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- Multivariable regression analysis of perioperative parameters for a novel pulsed solid-state Thulium: YAG laser with high peak power versus Holmium: YAG laser in prostate enucleation.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- In vitro evaluation of pulse profile, peak power, and fiber safety of the new diode-pumped RevoLix HTL Tm: YAG laser.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- Optimizing aspiration efficiency in RIRS: the impact of ratio of endoscope-sheath diameter, irrigation flow, and negative pressure in an vitro study.Urolithiasis · 2025Article
- Endoscopic treatment of renal and ureteral stones using the new Cyber Ho generator with Magneto technology: the first clinical experience from a multicenter study.World journal of urology · 2025Observational
- In medio stat virtus: Exploring the potential of the pulsed thulium:YAG laser in the endoscopic management of upper tract urothelial carcinoma.Central European journal of urology · 2025Article
- Innovative use of the new pulsed-thulium: YAG laser for ureteroscopic lithotripsy: can the "kidney stone calculator" predict lithotripsy duration?Urolithiasis · 2024Article
- Artificial intelligence versus human touch: can artificial intelligence accurately generate a literature review on laser technologies?World journal of urology · 2024Article
- First clinical evaluation of a flexible digital ureteroscope with direct in scope suctioning system (Pusen DISS 7.5Ch): prospective multicentric feasibility study.World journal of urology · 2024Article
- Flexible Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy with the Pulsed Thulium:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Thulio: Preliminary Results from a Prospective Study.European urology open science · 2024Article
- Retrospective study of ureteral stenosis after holmium laser lithotripsy.The Journal of international medical research · 2024Article
- Real-world experience with the new pulsed solid-state Thulium: YAG laser (Thulio) for endoscopic enucleation of the prostate.World journal of urology · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionSeveral preclinical studies about a novel pulsed-thulium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (p-Tm:YAG) device have been published, demonstrating its possible clinical relevance.
methodsWe systematically reviewed the reality and expectations for this new p-Tm:YAG technology. A PubMed, Scopus and Embase search were performed. All relevant studies and data identified in the bibliographic search were selected, categorized, and summarized.
resultsTm:YAG is a solid state diode-pumped laser that emits at a wavelength of 2013 nm, in the infrared spectrum. Despite being close to the Ho:YAG emission wavelength (2120 nm), Tm:YAG is much closer to the water absorption peak and has higher absorption coefficient in liquid water. At present, there very few evaluations of the commercially available p-Tm:YAG devices. There is a lack of information on how the technical aspects, functionality and pulse mechanism can be maximized for clinical utility. Available preclinical studies suggest that p-Tm:YAG laser may potentially increase the ablated stone weight as compared to Ho:YAG under specific condition and similar laser parameters, showing lower retropulsion as well. Regarding laser safety, a preclinical study observed similar absolute temperature and cumulative equivalent minutes at 43° C as compared to Ho:YAG. Finally, laser-associated soft-tissue damage was assessed at histological level, showing similar extent of alterations due to coagulation and necrosis when compared with the other clinically relevant lasers.
conclusionsThe p-Tm:YAG appears to be a potential alternative to the Ho:YAG and TFL according to these preliminary laboratory data. Due to its novelty, further studies are needed to broaden our understanding of its functioning and clinical applicability.
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