holmium publications

1. Elshal AM, Elmansy HM, Elhilali MM., Transurethral laser surgery
for benign prostate hyperplasia in octogenarians: safety and
outcomes, Urology. 2013 Mar;81(3):634-9.
Krambeck AE et al., Experience with more than 1, 000 holmium
laser prostate enucleations for benign prostatic hyperplasia, J
Urol. 2013 Jan;189(1 Suppl):S141-5.
Chen YB, et al., A prospective, randomized clinical trial comparing
plasmakinetic resection of the prostate with holmium laser
enucleation of the prostate based on a 2-year follow-up., J Urol.
2013 Jan;189(1):217-22.
Yin L, et al., Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Versus
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: A Systematic Review and
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, J Endourol. 2013
Feb 1.
van Rij S, Gilling PJ., In 2013, holmium laser enucleation of the
prostate (HoLEP) may be the new 'gold standard', Curr Urol Rep.
2012 Dec;13(6):427-32.
Elmansy H, Baazeem A, Kotb A, Badawy H, Riad E, Emran A, Elhilali
M., Holmium laser enucleation versus photoselective vaporization
for prostatic adenoma greater than 60 ml: preliminary results of a
prospective, randomized clinical trial, J Urol. 2012 Jul;188(1):216-21.
Ahyai SA, et al., Transurethral holmium laser enucleation
versus transurethral resection of the prostate and simple
open prostatectomy--which procedure is faster? J Urol. 2012
May;187(5):1608-13.
Kelly DC, Das A., Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
technique for benign prostatic hyperplasia, Can J Urol. 2012
Feb;19(1):6131-4.
Cornu JN et al., Ex-Vivo Comparison of Available Morcellation
Devices During Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
Through Objective Parameters. J Endourol. 2012 Jun 4.
Gilling PJ et al., Long-term results of a randomized trial comparing
holmium laser enucleation of the prostate and transurethral
resection of the prostate: results at 7 years. BJU Int. 2012
Feb;109(3):408-11.
Elmansy HM, Kotb A, Elhilali MM., Holmium laser enucleation
of the prostate: long-term durability of clinical outcomes and
complication rates during 10 years of follow-up. J Urol. 2011
Nov;186(5):1972-6.
Warner JN et al., A multiinstitutional study of the effects of medical
therapy for lower urinary symptoms on the perioperative outcomes
of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, Urology. 2011
Dec;78(6):1385-90.
Nunez R et al., Incidental prostate cancer revisited: early outcomes
after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate., Int J Urol. 2011
Jul;18(7):543-7.
Gravas S et al., Critical review of lasers in benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). BJU Int. 2011 Apr;107(7):1030-43.
Krambeck AE, Evolution and success of holmium laser enucleation
of the prostate. Indian J Urol. 2010 Jul;26(3):404-9.
Helfand BT et al., Holmium laser ablation and enucleation of the
prostate: a pilot study of the hybrid technique, Can J Urol. 2010
Jun;17(3):5190-4.
Amy E Krambeck, et al., Experience with more than 1, 000 holmium
laser prostate enucleations for benign prostatic hyperplasia. J
Urol. 2010 Mar;183(3):1105-9.
Amy E Krambeck, et al. J Holmium Laser Enucleation of the
Prostate for Prostates Larger Than 175 Grams. Endourol. 2010.
Tyson MD, Lerner LB., Safety of holmium laser enucleation
of the prostate in anticoagulated patients., J Endourol. 2009
Aug;23(8):1343-6.
Suardi N, Gallina, et. al. Open prostatectomy and the evolution of
HoLEP in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urol
Nefrol. 2009 Sep;61(3):301-8.
Elzayat EA, et. al. Holmium laser ablation of the prostate versus
photoselective vaporization of prostate 60 cc or less: short-
term results of a prospective randomized trial. J Urol. 2009
Jul;182(1):133-8. Epub 2009.
Aho TF, Gilling PJ., Current techniques for laser prostatectomy--
PVP and HoLEP, Arch Esp Urol. 2008 Nov;61(9):1005-13.
Montorsi, F, et. al. Holmium laser Enucleation versus transurethral
resection of the prostate: results from a 2-center prospective
randomized trial in patients with obstructive benign prostatic
hyperplasia. J Urol. 2008 May;179(5Suppl):S87-90.
Holmium Reference Article List
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Comprehensive studies show that the holmium laser is ideal for treating BPH. Holmium laser treatments have been the most rigorously
investigated BPH techniques. Over 100 articles have been published from over 10 randomized clinical trials and over 30 case studies and
comparative series. The American, European, British and Australasian urology associations recommend holmium laser for BPH treatment.

2. Dr. Placer, et al. Urology 73(5):1042-1049 Holmium Laser
Enucleation of Prostate: Outcome and Complications of Self-taught
Learning Curve. 2009.
Santos, A. Prostatic Enucleation with the Holmium Laser. Archivos
Españoles de Urología, 61, 9, 1015-1021. 2008.
Shah, H. et al. Influence of Prostate Size on the Outcome of
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate. BJU 2008.
Gilling, P. et al. Surgical Atlas, Holmium Laser Enucleation of the
Prostate (HoLEP). BJU 2008 101, 131-142.
Kuntz, R. et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate versus
Open Prostatectomy for Prostates Greater than 100 Grams: 5 - Year
Follow Up Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial. European Urology
53 (2008), 160-168.
Gilling, P. et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: Results
at 6 Years. European Urology 53 (2008) 744-749.
Santos, A. et al. Holmium Laser Treatment for Low Grade, Low
Stage, Noninvasive Bladder Cancer With Local Anesthesia and
Early Instillation of Mitomycin C. J. Urol, 178(6):2337-2339. 2007.
Matlaga, B. et al. Holmium Laser Treatment of Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia: an Update. Current Opinion in Urology, 2007, 17:27-31.
Tan, A. et al. Meta-analysis of Holmium Laser Enucleation Versus
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate for Symptomatic Prostate
Obstruction. British Journal of Surgery, 2007, 94:1201-1208.
Shah, H. et al. Peri-operative Complications of Holmium Laser
Enucleation of the Prostate: Experience in the First 280 Patients,
and a Review of Literature. BJU, 2007, 100, 94-101.
Ahyai S. et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation versus Transurethral
Resection of the Prostate: 3-year Follow up Results of a
Randomized Clinical Trial. European Urology, 52, (2007) 1456-1465.
Elzayat, E. , Elhilali, M. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate:
(HoLEP): Long-Term Results, Reoperation Rate, and Possible
Impact of the Learning Curve. European Urology, 52, (2007) 1465-
1472.
Kuntz, R. Laser Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. World J
Urol, (2007) 25:241-247.
Vavassori, et al. Three-year Outcome Following Holmium
Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Combined with Mechanical
Morcellation in 330 Consecutive Patients. European Urology, 2007.
Matlaga BR. Holmium Laser Treatment of Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia: An Update. Current Opinion in Urology, 17(1):27-31,
Jan 2007.
Rigatti P, Cestari A, Gilling P. The Motion: Large BPH Should be
Treated by Open Surgery; Pro and Con. Eur Uro, 51:845-848, 2007.
Naspro R. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate versus Open
Prostatectomy for Prostates >70 g: 24-month Follow-up. Eur Uro,
50(3):563-568, 2006.
Salonia A. Holmium Laser Enucleation versus Open Prostatectomy
for BPH: An Inpatient Cost Analysis. Urology, 68(2):302-306, 2006.
Wilson LC. A Randomized Trial Comparing Holmium Laser
Enucleation versus Transurethral Resection in Treatment of
Prostates Larger than 40 Grams: Results at 2 Years. J of Euro,
50:569-573, 2006.
Neill MG. Randomized Trial Comparing Holmium Laser Enucleation
of Prostate with Plasmakinetic Enucleation of Prostate for
Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Urology, 68(5):1020-
1024, 2006.
Rigatti L. Urodynamics after TURP and HoLEP in Urodynamically
Obstructed Patients: Are There Any Differences at 1 Year of Follow-
Up? Urology, 67:1193-1198, 2006.
Elzayat E, Elhilali M. Laser Treatment of Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia. J Urol, Jul 2006.
Kuntz, R. Current Role of Lasers in the Treatment of Benign
Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Eur Urol, 49:961-969, Jun 2006.
Tubaro, A. BPH Treatment: A Paradigm Shift. Eur Urol, 49:939-941,
Jun 2006. Shah H, et al. Sequential Holmium Laser Enucleation
of the Prostate and Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Bladder
Diverticulectomy: Initial Experience and Review of Literature. J
Endo, 29:346-350, May 2006.
Briganti A. Impact on Sexual Function of Holmium Laser
Enucleation Versus Transurethral Resection of the Prostate:
Results of a Prospective, 2-Center, Randomized Trial. J Urol,
175:1817-1821, May 2006.
Elzayat E. Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate in Patients
on Anticoagulant Therapy or With Bleeding Disorders. J Urol,
175:1428-1432, Apr 2006.
Shah H. Evaluation of Fluid Absorption During Holmium Laser
Enucleation of Prostate by Breath Ethanol Technique. J Urol,
175:537-540, Feb 2006.
Matlaga B. Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate for Patients of
>125 mL. BJU International, 97:81-84, Jan 2006.
Gupta N. Comparison of Standard Transurethral Resection,
Transurethral Vapour Resection and Holmium Laser Enucleation of
the Prostate for Managing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia of >40 g.
BJU International, 97:85-89, Jan 2006.
Gupta N. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP): the
Endourologic Alternative to Open Prostatectomy. Eur Urol, 49(1):
87-86, Jan 2006.

3. Wilson C, Gilling P. Lasers for Prostate Surgery - An Update.
European Kidney and Urological Disease 2006, Touch Briefing, Dec
2005.
Elzayat E, Elhilali M. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
(HoLEP): The Endoruologic Alternative to Open Prostatectomy. Eur
Urol, 49:87-91, Nov 2005.
Elzayat E, Elhilali M. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: A
Size- Independent New “Gold Standard.”Urol, 66(5A):108-113, Nov
2005.
Elzayat E, Elhilali M. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate for
Patients in Urinary Retention. Urol, 66(4):789-793, Oct 2005.
Kuo R (moderator), et al. On the Cutting Edge: Holmium Laser
Ablation for BPH. Urol Times, 33(9):1-7, Sep 2005.
Wilson C, Gilling P. From Coagulation to Enucleation: The Use
of Lasers in Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Nature
2(9):443-448, Sep 2005.
Peterson M, Lingeman J. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the
Prostate for Men with Urinary Retention. J Urol, 174:998-1001, Sep
2005.
Aho T. Holmium Laser Bladder Neck Incision vs Holmium
Enucleation of the Prostate as Outpatient Procedures for Prostates
Less than 40 Grams: A Randomized Trial. J Urol, 174:210-214, Jul
2005.
Kim S, Kuo R, Lingeman J, et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the
Prostate: A Comparison of Efficiency Measures at Two Institutions.
J Endo, 19(5):555-557, Jun 2005.
Tinmouth W. Change in Serum Prostate Specific Antigen
Concentration after Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate:
A Marker for Completeness of Adenoma Resection? J Endo,
19(5):550-554, Jun 2005.
Montorsi F, et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation versus Transurethral
Resection of the Prostate: Results From a 2-Center, Prospective,
Randomized Trial in Patients with Obstructive Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia. J Urol, 172:1926-1929, Nov 2004.
Kuo R, Lingeman J. Use of the Holmium Laser for the Treatment of
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Business Briefing: Global Surgery
2004 extract, Nov 2004.
Palmer, P. The Superiority of Holmium Laser for Prostate Ablation.
Business Briefing: Global Surgery 2004 extract, Nov 2004.
Fong B, Elhilali M. Holmium:YAG Laser Enucleation of the Prostate:
Multimedia Description from a Trainee’s Perspective. J Endo,
18(8):791-794, Oct 2004.
Pedraza R, Samadi A, Eshghi M. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the
Prostate in Critically Ill Patients with Technique Modification. J
Endo, 18(8):795-798, Oct 2004.
Kuntz R, et al. Transurethral Holmium Laser Enucleation of the
Prostate versus Transurethral Electrocautery Resection of the
Prostate: A Randomized Prospective Trial in 200 Patients. J Urol,
172:1012-1016, Sep 2004.
Westenberg A, et al. Holmium Laser Resection of the Prostate vs
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: Results of a Randomized
Trial with 4-yr. Minimum Long-term Follow-up. J Urol, 172:616-619,
Aug 2004.
Madersbacher S, et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
Enables Early Catheter Removal. BJU International, 94:931-933, Jun
2004.
Madersbacher S, et al. EAU Guidelines on Assessment, Therapy
and Follow-up of Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Suggestive of Benign Prostatic Obstruction (BPH Guidelines). Eur
Urol, 46: 547-554, 2004.
Tooher R, et al. A Systematic Review of Holmium Laser
Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. [BPH Guidelines]
J Urol, 171:1773-1781, May 2004.
Naspro R, et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation vs Transurethral
Resection of the Prostate. Are Histological Findings Comparable? J
Urol, 171:1203-1206, 2004.
Kuntz R, Lehrich K, Ahyai S. Does Perioperative Outcome of
Transurethral Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Depend
on Prostate Size? J Endo, 18(2):183-188, Mar 2004.
Kuntz R, et al. Transurethral Holmium Laser Enucleation of the
Prostate Compared with Transvesical Open Prostatectomy:
18-Month Follow-up of a Randomized Trial. J Endo, 18:189-191, Mar
2004.
Vavassori I, et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
Combined with Mechanical Morcellation: Two Years of Experience
with 196 Patients. J Endo, 18:109-112, Feb 2004.
Seki N, et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation For Prostatic Adenoma:
Analysis of Learning Curve Over the Course of 70 Consecutive
Cases. J Urol, 170:1847- 1850, Nov 2003.
Tan A, Gilling P, et al. Long-term Results of High Power Holmium
Laser Vaporization (Ablation) of the Prostate. BJU International,
92(7):707-709, Nov 2003.
Tan A, Gilling P, et al. Mini-reviews: Holmium Laser Prostatectomy.
BJU International, 92(6):527-530, Nov 2003.
Dillon A, National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE),
Department of NHS [UK]. Holmium Laser Prostatectomy
Interventional Procedure Guidance 17. ISBN:1-84257-415-9, www.
nice.org.uk, Nov 2003.
Tan A, Gilling P. A Randomized Trial Comparing Holmium Laser
Enucleation of the Prostate with TURP for Treatment of Bladder
Outlet Obstruction Secondary to BPH in Large Glands (40 to 200
Grams). J Urol, 170:1270-1274, Oct 2003.

4. Tan A, Gilling P. Free-Beam and Contact Laser Soft-Tissue Ablation
in Urology. J Endo, 17(8):587-593, Oct 2003.
AUA Practice Guidelines Committee. AUA Guideline on
Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (2003). Chapter 1:
Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendation. J Urol, 170:530-547,
Aug 2003.
Kuo R. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: Morbidity in a
Series of 206 Patients. Urology, 62(1):59-63, Jul 2003.
Kuo R, Lingeman J, et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the
Prostate (HoLEP): The Methodist Hospital Experience with Greater
Than 75 gm Enucleations. J Urol, 170(1):149-152, Jun 2003.
Larner T, Costello AJ, et al. Day-case Holmium Laser Enucleation
of the Prostate for Gland Volumes of 60 ml: Early Experience.BJU
International, 91(1):61-64, Jan 2003.
Tevita F, et al. Laser Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A
Review of Recent Developments. Curr Opinion Urol, 13(1), Jan 2003.
El-Hakim A, Elhilali M, et al. Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
Can Be Taught: The First Learning Experience. BJU International,
90(9):863-9, Dec 2002.
Kuntz R, Lehrich K. Transurethral Holmium Laser Enucleation vs
Transvesical Open Enucleation for Prostate Adenoma Greater
Than 100g: A Randomized Prospective Trial of 120 Patients. J Urol,
168(4):1465-9, Oct 2002.
Hurle R, Vavassori I, et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the
Prostate Combined with Mechanical Morcellation in 155 Patients
with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Urol, 60(3):449-53, Sep 2002.
Tan A, Gilling P, et al. Holmium Laser Prostatectomy: Current
Techniques. Urol, 60(1):152-156, Jul 2002.
Hettiarchi JA. Holmium Laser Enucleation for Large (greater than
100 mL) Prostate Glands. Int J Urol, 9:233-236, May 2002.
Hochreiter W, et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
Combined with Electrocautery Resection; the Mushroom
Technique. J Urol, 168(4):1470-1474, 2002.
Das A, et al. Holmium Laser Resection of the Prostate (HoLRP):
2-year Follow- up Data. Tech Urol, 7(4):252-255, Dec 2001.
Muschter R, et al. Lasers for Median Lobe Hyperplasia. Curr Urol
Reports, 2(4):306-310, Aug 2001.
Fraundorfer M, et al. Holmium Laser Resection of the Prostate is
More Cost Effective Than Transurethral Resection of the Prostate:
Results of a Randomized Prospective Study. Urol, Mar 2001.
Moody J, Lingeman J. Holmium Laser Enucleation for
Prostate Adenoma Greater Than 100GM: Comparison to Open
Prostatectomy. J Urol, 165:459-462, Feb 2001.
Bagley D, Das A. Endourologic Use of the Holmium Laser, Book
Chapter 7, Teton New Media, ISBN:1-83441-43-1, 2001.
Gilling P, et al. Holmium Laser Resection vs Transurethral Resection
of the Prostate: Results of a Randomized Trial with 2 Years of
Follow-up. J Endo, 14(9):757-760, Nov 2000.
Gilling P, et al. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate for
Glands Larger than 100g: An Endourologic Alternative to Open
Prostatectomy. J Endo, 14(6):529-531, Aug 2000.
Das A., et al. Histologic Effects of Holmium:YAG Laser Resection vs
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate. J Endo, 14(5):459-462, Jun
2000.
Moody J, Lingeman J. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
with Tissue Morcellation: Initial U.S. Experience. J Endo, 14(2):219-
223, Mar 2000.
Matsuoka K, et al. Transurethral Holmium Laser Resection of the
Prostate. J Urol, 163:515-518, Feb 2000.
Tumors and Strictures
Kumar S et al., Efficacy of holmium laser urethrotomy in
combination with intralesional triamcinolone in the treatment of
anterior urethral stricture. Korean J Urol. 2012 Sep;53(9):614-8.
Atak M et al., Low-power holmium:YAG laser urethrotomy for
urethral stricture disease: comparison of outcomes with the cold-
knife technique, Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2011 Nov;27(11):503-7.
Tada Y et al., Transurethral endoscopic treatment of patients with
upper tract urothelial carcinomas using neodymium-YAG and/or
holmium-YAG laser ablation., BJU Int. 2010 Aug;106(3):362-6.
Bagley DH, Grasso M 3rd., Ureteroscopic laser treatment of upper
urinary tract neoplasms., World J Urol. 2010 Apr;28(2):143-9.
Yamada Y et al., Long-term results and management of ureteral
transitional cell carcinoma using the holmium: YAG laser via rigid-
ureteroscopy, Oncol Rep. 2009 Feb;21(2):345-9.
Zhu Y et al., Safety and efficacy of holmium laser resection for
primary nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer versus transurethral
electroresection: single-center experience. Urology. 2008
Sep;72(3):608-12.
Gdor Y et al., Holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser
endoureterotomy for the treatment of transplant kidney ureteral
strictures. Transplantation. 2008 May 15;85(9):1318-21.
Hibi H et al., Long-term results of endoureterotomy using a
holmium laser. Int J Urol. 2007 Sep;14(9):872-4.
Cecchetti W et al., A four-year experience with Holmium-YAG
laser: parameters of use. Urologia. 2007 Jul-Sep;74(3):155-9.

5. Sofer M et al., Holmium laser ureteroscopic treatment of various
pathologic features in pediatrics., Urology. 2007 Mar;69(3):566-9.
Phillips, C. , Landman, J. Lasers in the Upper Urinary Tract for Non-
stone Disease. World J Urol (2007) 25: 249-256.
Soler-Martinez, J. et al. Holmium Laser Treatment for Low Grade,
Low Stage, Noninvasive Bladder Cancer with Local Anesthesia
and Early Instillation of Mitomycin C. The Journal of Urology,
Decmember 2007, vol 178.
Muraro GB. Endoscopic Therapy of Superficial Bladder Cancer in
High-Risk Patients: Holmium Laser Versus Transurethral Resection.
Surgical Technology International, 14:222-226, 2005.
Bagley D, Das A. Endourologic Use of the Holmium Laser. Book,
Teton New Media, ISBN:1-83441-43-1, 2001.
Mugiya S, et al. Endoscopic Management of Upper Urinary Tract
Disease Using a 200 µm Holmium Laser Fiber: Initial Experience in
Japan. J Urol, 53(L), Jan, 1999.
Bagley D, et al. Ureteroscopic Laser Treatment of Upper Urinary
Tract Tumors. J Clin Laser Medicine and Surg, 16(1):55-59, 1998.
Das A, et al. Holmium Laser Resection of Bladder Tumors
(HoLRBT). Techniques in Urol, 4(1):12-14, 1998.
Kuo R, et al. Use of Ureteroscopy and Holmium:YAG Laser in
Patients with Bleeding Diatheses. Urol, 52:609-613, 1998.
Singal R, et al. Holmium:YAG Laser Endoureterotomy for Treatment
of Ureteral Stricture. Urol, 50:875-880, Dec 1997.
Keeley F, et al. Ureteroscopic Treatment and Surveillance of Upper
Urinary Tract Transitional Cell Carcinoma. J Urol, 157:1560-1565,
May 1997.
Das A, et al. Intrarenal Use of the Holmium Laser. Lasers in Surgery
and Medicine, 21:198-202, 1997.
Biyani, et al. Retrograde Endoureteropyelotomy with the
Holmium:YAG Laser. Eur Urol, 32:471-474, 1997.
Razvi HA, Denstedt JD, et al. Lasers in Urology: A Broad Spectrum
of Uses. Comtemp Urol, 8(2):32-34, Feb 1996.
Erhard M, Bagley D, et al. Urologic Applications of the Holmium
Laser: Preliminary Experience. J Endo, 9(5):383-386, Oct 1995.
Razvi HA, et al. Soft Tissue Applications of the Holmium:YAG Laser
in Urology. J Endo, 9(5):387-390, Oct 1995.
Johnson D, et al. Use of the Holmium:YAG (Ho:YAG) Laser for
Treatment of Superficial Bladder Carcinoma. Lasers in Surgery and
Medicine, 4:213-218, 1994.
Webb D, et al. The VersaPulse Holmium Surgical Laser in Clinical
Urology: A Pilot Study. Minim Invas Ther, 2:23-26, 1993.
Johnson D, et al. Use of the Holmium:YAG Laser in Urology. Lasers
Surg Med, 12:353-363, 1992.
Lithotripsy and Other
Cohen J et al., Ureteropyeloscopic treatment of large, complex
intrarenal and proximal ureteral calculi., BJU Int. 2013 Mar;111(3 Pt
B):E127-31.
Degirmenci T et al., Outcomes of ureteroscopy for the management
of impacted ureteral calculi with different localizations., Urology.
2012 Oct;80(4):811-5.
Huang Z et al., Flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for
bilateral multiple intrarenal stones: is this a valuable choice?,
Urology. 2012 Oct;80(4):800-4.
Atar M et al., Comparison of pneumatic and laser lithotripsy in the
treatment of pediatric ureteral stones., J Pediatr Urol. 2012 Apr 9.
Sea J et al., Optimal power settings for Holmium:YAG lithotripsy, J
Urol. 2012 Mar;187(3):914-9.
Chen S et al., High- vs low-power holmium laser lithotripsy: a
prospective, randomized study in patients undergoing multitract
minipercutaneous nephrolithotomy, Urology. 2012 Feb;79(2):293-7.
Sun Y et al., 70 W holmium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser in
percutaneous nephrolithotomy for staghorn calculi. Take a look at
this article. May be good to support use of higher power for PCNL,
J Endourol. 2009 Oct;23(10):1687-91.
Marks, A., Teichman J. Lasers in Clinical Urology: State of the Art
and New Horizons. World J Urol (2007) 25-227-233.
Bapat, S. et al. Comparison of Holmium Laser and Pneumatic
Lithotripsy in Managing Upper-Ureteral Stones. Journal of
Endourology, volume 21, number 12, December 2007.
Jiang, H. et al. Ureteroscopic Treatment of Ureteral Calculi with
Holmium: YAG Laser Lithotripsy. Journal of Endourology, Volume 21,
Number 2 February 2007.
Kalra, P. et al. Effect of Pulse Width on Object Movement inVitro
Using Holmium:YAG Laser. Journal of Endourology, Volume 21,
Number 2 February 2007.
Pierre, S. Holmium Laser for Stone Management. World J Urol
(2007) 25:235-239.
Yates, J. et al. A Comparison of the FREDDY and Holmium Lasers
during Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
(2007) 39:637-640.
Gupta, P. Is the Holmium:YAG Laser the Best Intracorporeal
Lithotripter for the Ureter? A 3 -Year Retrospective Study. Journal
of Endourology, volume 21, number 3, March 2007.

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