During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially damaging kidney stones to smithereens. It's better for the patient if urologists ...

kidney cancer patient Technique could reduce the need for ureteral access sheaths. SAN DIEGO–Data from studies presented at the American Urological Association 2016 annual meeting may help to clarify ...

The AEROLITH study demonstrated that in the ureteral stone subgroup, a key clinical population, efficacy was comparable between URS-LL with microbubbles and URS-LL alone. However, the use of ...

Evidence-based recommendations on laser lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones in adults. This involves breaking up the stones using laser light. Interventional procedures guidance 699 ...

A new minimally invasive treatment option called cystoscopic laser lithotripsy is changing the game for pets with bladder and urethral stones. The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital ...

SAXONBURG, Pa., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (COHR), a global leader in photonics, today announced the launch of its new line of disposable surgical fiber assemblies designed ...

A vial containing some of the bladder stones flushed from the dog in the cystoscopy photo. (This patient did not require the use of thulium fiber laser lithotripsy.) LEFT: Dr. Joe Bruner examining a ...

MILAN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quanta System SpA (El.En. Group – Mid Cap Star Segment of the Italian Stock Exchange – ELN.MI) announces today a very important milestone in developing a new laser technology, ...

The demand for lithotripsy procedures is expected to increase in the coming years. This expected increase is supported by a review of the Global Lithotripsy Devices Market. It is forecasted to grow at ...

On July 30, 2008, CMS issued its final rule regarding the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). CMS elected to allow healthcare service providers until October 1, 2009 to restructure ...

Bile duct stones, which form from cholesterol or bile pigments, can block the bile ducts. Difficult-to-treat bile duct stones are defined by their diameter (above 15 mm), number, unusual shape (such ...