Advances in fundamental research and clinical application of Thulium fiber laser lithotripsy / 中华泌尿外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Thulium fiber laser is a novel laser of good potential in lithotripsy, which gained the attention of urology society in recent years. This article aimed to discuss Thulium fiber laser referring to lithotripsy mechanism, ablation efficiency, laser safety, clinical application and so on. Thulium fiber laser shares a similarity of lithotripsy mechanism with Holmium laser, whereas Thulium fiber laser has a higher ablation rate, thinner fragments, and smaller retropulsion compared to Holmium laser. Thulium laser may bring revolution in the field of laser lithotripsy.