Holmium laser for stone management.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
The efficiency and safety profile of the holmium laser has made this tool a versatile multi-purpose instrument for use in the endoscopic treatment of a wide variety of urologic disorders, in particular urinary calculi. Herein we review holmium laser physics, current endourologic laser lithotripsy applications, and the performance of new low power holmium laser devices.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Pierre, S; Preminger, GM
Published Date
- June 2007
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 25 / 3
Start / End Page
- 235 - 239
PubMed ID
- 17340157
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0724-4983
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1007/s00345-007-0162-y
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Germany