Journal Reviews

Cystolithotripsy using the holmium laser: evolving uses for the laser lithotrite

1 September 2015 | | Basic Science Research, Endourology and Stones | Laser, urolithiasis, cystolithotripsy, vesical calculi, endourology

This small prospective study examined 20 patients who were undergoing laser cystolithotripsy for bladder stones. Laser lithotripsy was performed using either a 365 or 550µm holmium:YAG laser fibre with a power setting of 1.0J and a frequency of 10Hz. Stone...