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 ...

A new thulium fiber laser system may provide improved outcomes in the treatment of urinary stones for pediatric patients, compared to the current standard for laser lithotripsy, reports a study in The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Calyxo Inc. has received FDA approval for a device that collects kidney stone fragments after laser lithotripsy.

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 ...

Engineers and clinicians have found that adding light-absorbing nanoparticles to surgical saline can make laser kidney stone removal up to seven times more efficient, without raising heat risks or ...

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 ...

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 ...

A New Generation A New Generation of Laser-Based Lithotripsy for Vascular Applications (Bolt Medical): Program Update and Future Clinical Applications Receive the the latest news, research, and ...

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 ...