Alexandrite laser and blind lithotripsy: initial experience--first clinical results

Stefano Mattioli; M. Cremona; George Benaim; Angelo Ferrario

doi:10.1117/12.43916

1 July 1991 Alexandrite laser and blind lithotripsy: initial experience--first clinical results

Stefano Mattioli, M. Cremona, George Benaim, Angelo Ferrario

Proceedings Volume 1421, Lasers in Urology, Laparoscopy, and General Surgery; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43916
Event: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Science and Engineering, 1991, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Alexandrite laser system which emits a wavelength of 750 nm has been recently proposed as a substitute for the pulsed-dye laser (504 nm) for laser-lithotripsy. We have carried out in vitro lithotripsy trials in order to evaluate the efficiency of a flashlamp pumped Q-Switched Alexandrite laser. The experimental system was performed by an alexandrite laser (Quanta-System Inc.), with a pulse energy between 40-80 mJ/pulse, at a repetition rate of 10-20 Hz; and a pulse duration of 250-300 nsec. This system permits the use of 320-500 micrometers fibers.

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Stefano Mattioli, M. Cremona, George Benaim, and Angelo Ferrario "Alexandrite laser and blind lithotripsy: initial experience--first clinical results", Proc. SPIE 1421, Lasers in Urology, Laparoscopy, and General Surgery, (1 July 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43916

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