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Impact of Ureteral Access Sheath Use on Renal Stone Clearance During Flexible Ureterorenoscopy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Urinary tract stones (kidney and ureter) are a common medical condition. Recently, advancements in minimally invasive endoscopic procedures have significantly transformed the surgical management of urolithiasis. Methods The study enrolled 123 patients with kidney stones who underwent FURS with laser lithotripsy in the ...
Mohammad Al‐Zubi, Mohammad Ghassab Deameh, Sara Marwan Ghanem, Rania Ahmad Abufarhan, Rhma Ra'afat Alrfooh, Balqees Odeh Alrfooh, Layan Ibrahim Kuran, Hala Ahmad Hazaimeh, Weaam Ali Aladamat, Yaseen Abdelqader Yaseen Asa'd, Mohamad N. M. Kharashgah, Ghassan Talahmeh   +11 more
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Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy in non-contact mode: optimization of fiber to stone working distance to improve ablation efficiency [PDF]

, 2019
Purpose: To evaluate how variable working distances between the laser fiber and the stone influence ablation volume. Methods: A laser fiber was fixed on a robotic arm perpendicular to an artificial stone.
EMILIANI, Esteban, DE CONINCK, Vincent, BERTHE, Laurent, KELLER, Etienne Xavier, CHIRON, Paul, TRAXER, Olivier P., DOIZI, Steeve, DRAGOS, Laurian B.   +7 more
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Laser Lithotripsy: The Importance of Peak Power and Pulse Modulation

, 2021
Despite the worldwide spread of Ho:YAG lasers in urology departments, the physical principles behind their functioning may still seem obscure to many urologists. Moreover, a new laser source, the thulium fiber laser (TFL), was recently approved for stone
Salonia A., Traxer O., Montanari E., Ventimiglia E., Briganti A., Proietti S., Montorsi F., Villa L., Doizi S., Giusti G.   +9 more
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Rapid Systemic Progression After Ureteroscopic Holmium:YAG Laser Ablation for High‐Grade Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma in a Solitary Kidney: A Case Report

IJU Case Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Endoscopic kidney‐sparing management is increasingly being used for upper tract urothelial carcinoma; however, its use in high‐grade diseases remains challenging. Case Presentation An 82‐year‐old man with a solitary left kidney underwent transurethral lithotripsy for left renal and ureteral stones 25 years after right ...
Shinichi Takebe, Nanaho Demizu, Mei Tokumoto, Ryota Morinaga, Taku Mitome, Akitoshi Takizawa   +5 more
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Safety and Efficacy of Thulium Fiber Laser Versus Pneumatic Lithotripsy in Ureteric Stones During Semirigid Ureteroscopy

Urology Research and Practice
Objective: During the treatment of ureteric stones by semirigid ureteroscopy, pneu matic, and laser lithotripsy are commonly used for stone lithotripsy.
Abhay Dinkar Mahajan, Saiswaroop Yamajala, Sumeet Abhay Mahajan   +2 more
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Nationwide Transition From Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy to Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery in Japan: A Multicenter Survey of Trends and Complications

International Journal of Urology, Volume 33, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives To clarify the national transition from conventional percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) to endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) and evaluate their safety profiles based on real‐world data. Methods A retrospective nationwide survey was conducted at 233 institutions in Japan that provided data on percutaneous kidney stone ...
Shuzo Hamamoto, Junichi Matsuzaki, Noritaka Ishito, Hiroshi Yokoyama, Hideyasu Iwamoto, Takaaki Inoue, Shinsuke Okada, Toshiyuki Nakamura, Hiroaki Ikoma, Takahiro Yanase, Masahiko Isogai, Rei Unno, Kazumi Taguchi, Takahiro Yasui   +13 more
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Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration and retrieval of endoscopic lithotripsy basket after mechanical failure

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Impaction of a mechanical lithotripsy basket during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a rare but serious complication resulting from technical failure. We describe a novel case of lithotripsy basket retrieval aided by laser fragmentation.
Lawrence Nip, Mark Lynch, Zinu Philipose, Serena Ceraldi   +3 more
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Feasibility and Outcomes of Intravenous Lithotripsy as an Adjunct in Complex Transvenous Lead Extraction

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, Volume 37, Issue 5, Page 1021-1024, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) of old leads is associated with increased procedural complexity and risk due to the development of calcified vascular adhesions. This may necessitate additional tools to free the leads. Shockwave intravenous lithotripsy (IVL), which employs acoustic pressure waves to fracture calcified lesions, has ...
Mohamad Mdaihly, Joe Demian, Arshneel S. Kochar, David O. Martin, Aravinda Nanjundappa, Arwa Younis, Ali Dakik, Jaafar Ismail, Issam Motairek, Chadi Tabaja, Adele Watfa, Pasquale Santangeli, Ayman A. Hussein, Oussama M. Wazni, Thomas D. Callahan   +14 more
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Large subcapsular hematoma following ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy of renal calculi in a spina bifida patient: lessons we learn

, 2016
Subramanian Vaidyanathan,1 Azi Samsudin,2 Gurpreet Singh,3 Peter L Hughes,4 Bakul M Soni,1 Fahed Selmi1 1Regional Spinal Injuries Center, Southport and Formby District General Hospital, Southport, UK; 2Department of Urology, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, UK;
Vaidyanathan S, Singh G, Hughes PL, Soni BM, Samsudin A, Selmi F   +5 more
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SuperPulsed Thulium fiber laser: The ultimate laser for lithotripsy?

, 2020
The SuperPulsed Thulium fiber laser has recently become available to the urologist. It can be safely and efficiently applied to humans for the purposes of laser lithotripsy.
Keller, Etienne Xavier, Traxer, Olivier
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