ArticleWorld journal of urology2025
Thulium Fiber Laser versus Vapor Tunnel HO:YAG laser in retrograde intrarenal surgery: which one has better laser ablation performance?
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- Thulium fiber laser versus holmium: YAG laser for ureteroscopic lithotripsy of ureteral stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis.World journal of urology · 2026Pooled it
- Comparison of T-tilt, Trendelenburg, and dorsal lithotomy positions in retrograde intrarenal surgery: surgical, inflammatory, and efficiency outcomes.International urology and nephrology · 2026Article
- Magneto Ho:YAG laser versus Thulium Fiber Laser for laser lithotripsy during flexible ureteroscopy with a flexible and navigable ureteral access sheath.International urology and nephrology · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionCurrently, Holmium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser is the gold standard in the treatment of urolithiasis and Thulium Fiber Laser (TFL) has emerged as a new technology with several advantages in terms of dusting efficiency. With the technological advances and the knowledge of laser physics, various Ho: YAG pulse modalities have been emerged. To date, there are no studies that compare the laser ablation performance between TFL and Vapor Tunnel Ho:YAG laser (VT). MATERIALS AND
methodsA retrospective comparative study of 200 patients who underwent retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) was performed. Patients were divided according to the laser that was used (TFL vs. VT). Stone volume and density, laser activity and total operative time were recorded. We assessed the laser energy consumption (Joules/mm
results100 patients were included in each group. Patients in TFL group presented significantly harder stones (915HU vs 801HU, p < 0.001) and significantly larger stones (797 mm
conclusionTFL was associated with less laser time and total operative time. Furthermore, it increased lithotripsy efficacy and efficiency while decreasing the laser energy consumption compared with VT Ho:YAG laser.
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