Research progress and clinical application of thulium fiber laser in urology
10.3760/cma.j.cn101721-20221226-000605
- VernacularTitle:铥光纤激光在泌尿外科的研究及应用进展
- Author:
Sha ZHU
1
;
Sining LI
;
Jian WANG
Author Information
1. 广东医科大学，湛江 524023
- Keywords:
Thulium fiber laser;
Lithotripsy;
Vaporization and incision;
Safety;
Clinical applications
- From:
Clinical Medicine of China
2023;39(6):475-480
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Thulium fiber laser (TFL) is a new and potential laser with significant advantages in that the therapeutic range covers the entire urinary system. In the field of lithotripsy, compared with the holmium laser, which not only can dust any urinary stone composition types, but also has a higher ablation rate、smaller retropulsion、thinner fragements and fewer complications. In terms of soft tissue applications, compared with other lasers, it has efficient vaporization、precise incision、remarkable hemostatic ability and safety. Additionally the laser is small in size, high in power conversion efficiency, stable in performance, low noise during operation and ordinary power socket in power supply. Most of the current research on TFL lithotripsy and tissue vaporization is preclinical and few clinical studies. This article reviews the physical properties、advantages、ablation efficiency、vaporization and incision ability、laser safety and clinical application of TFL in order to provide more reference for future clinical applications.
