Thulium Fiber Laser Technology Delivers Reduced Costs and Better Patient Outcomes for Surgery
Holmium:YAG (Ho:YAG) lasers are widely employed for lithotripsy and other surgical modalities with great success. But, these lasers still present some drawbacks in terms of their operational and practical characteristics. These limitations are inherent to the technology and difficult to overcome. Now, thulium (Tm)-doped fiber laser technology has emerged as a possible replacement for Ho:YAG in applications including lithotripsy, prostate enucleation, and other microsurgical procedures. Specifically, Tm-doped fiber lasers promise easier integration for the system builder, lower operating costs and enhanced performance for the user, and improved results for patients.
