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SynthesisWorld journal of urology2023

Advances in lasers for the minimally invasive treatment of upper and lower urinary tract conditions: a systematic review.

Peter Kronenberg, Clara Cerrato, Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Thomas Herrmann, Theodoros Tokas, Bhaskar K Somani

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12 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Peter KronenbergHospital CUF Descobertas, Lisbon, Portugal.
Clara CerratoUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Southampton, UK.
Patrick Juliebø-JonesDepartment of Urology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
Thomas HerrmannDepartment of Urology, Kantonspital Frauenfeld, Spital Thurgau AG, Frauenfeld, Switzerland.
Theodoros TokasTraining and Research in Urological Surgery and Technology (T.R.U.S.T.)-Group, Hall in Tirol, Austria.
Bhaskar K SomaniUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Southampton, UK. stoneurol@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6248-6478

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTechnological advancements in laser lithotripsy are expanding into numerous fields of urology, like ureteroscopy (URS), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and benign and malignant soft-tissue treatments. Since the amount of research regarding lasers in urology has grown exponentially, we present a systematic review of the most recent and relevant advances encompassing all lasers used in urological endoscopic treatment.

methodsWe performed a literature search using PubMed (May 2023) to obtain information about lasers for urological purposes. We included only recent data from published articles between 2021 and 2023 or articles ahead of print.

resultsLasers are widely used in lithotripsy for ureteric, renal, and bladder stones, benign prostate surgery, and bladder and upper tract tumor ablation. While the holmium (Ho:YAG) laser is still predominant, there seems to be more emphasis on pulse modulation and newer lasers such as thulium fiber laser (TFL) and pulsed Tm:YAG laser.

conclusionThe use of lasers and related technological innovations have shown increasing versatility, and over time have proven to be invaluable in the management of stone lithotripsy, treatment of benign and malignant prostate diseases, and urothelial tumors. Laser endoscopic treatment is heavily based on technological nuances, and it is essential to know at least the basics of these technologies. Ultimately the choice of laser used depends on its availability, cost, surgeon experience and expertise.

Indexed as

Lasers, Solid-StateLithotripsyLithotripsy, LaserUrinary Bladder CalculiHolmiumHumansMaleThuliumUrinary BladderHolmiumThuliumBPHHoLEPKidney calculiLaserPCNLTFLUreteroscopy

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PMID37906263

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