ArticleWorld journal of urology2025
In vitro evaluation of pulse profile, peak power, and fiber safety of the new diode-pumped RevoLix HTL Tm: YAG laser.
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- Understanding steinstrasse: a systematic review of definitions, clinical management, and emerging perspectives in endourology.World journal of urology · 2026Pooled it
- Smart Lithotripsy: Lasers, Energy Sources and Efficiency.Current urology reports · 2026Review
- In vitro ablation rates of Ho:YAG, p-Tm:YAG and TFL lasers.World journal of urology · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the pulse characteristics and the risk of fiber fracture (ROF) of the novel hybrid Thulium: Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnet (Tm: YAG) laser generator (RevoLix™ HTL, OmniGuide, USA). MATERIALS AND
methodsThe RevoLix HTL laser was characterized using single-use 200 μm and 272 μm core-diameter fibers. Pulse characteristics (pulse profile, duration, and peak power (PP)), were assessed using the 272 μm fiber, employing a wattmeter and a photodiode. The ROF was evaluated using both 200 μm and 272 μm fibers, after 5 min of continuous laser activation (CLA) at five decreasing fiber bend radii (1, 0.9, 0.75, 0.6, and 0.45 cm). Pulse shape, duration, and PP were studied across three effect settings (50%, 75%, and 100%) with energy levels ranging from 0.5 to 1 J and 5 to 50 Hz frequencies. Each experiment was repeated three times.
resultsThe RevoLix HTL exhibited a near-rectangular pulse profile consistent across all tested settings. At 100% effect, pulse durations ranged from 1,102 µs (30 Hz/0.5 J) to 2,182 µs (10 Hz/1 J), while PP ranged from 381 W (40 Hz/0.5 J) to 565 W (15 Hz/1 J). At 75% and 50% effects, pulse durations ranged from 1,138 µs (30 Hz/0.5 J) to 3,043.67 µs (40 Hz/1 J), while PP ranged from 325 W (29 Hz/0.5 J) to 473 W (40 Hz/0.8 J). Across all conditions, pulse energy remained consistent regardless of the effect value. A total of 39 settings were evaluated, and no fiber fractures were observed, even at a bend radius of 0.45 cm.
conclusionThe RevoLix HTL laser provides a uniform pulse profile, stable PP, and robust fiber safety under various settings. These findings highlight its potential as a reliable and safe tool for lithotripsy. Further clinical studies are warranted to validate these results in vivo.
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