@inproceedings{2c1e47ddfc9c4960b1e300198250d98e,
title = "Update on erbium: YAG lithotripsy",
abstract = "The Holmium: YAG laser fragments stones by a photothermal mechanism. It produces tiny fragments compared to short pulse duration lasers which fragment stones by laser induced shockwave lithotripsy. Holmium:YAG lithotripsy fragments stones of all compositions, but fragments stones slowly. In an effort to achieve photothermal lithotripsy more efficiently, Erbium:YAG lithotripsy has been tested. The Erbium:YAG laser fragments stones up to 5 times more efficiently than the Holmium:YAG laser. Its principal limitation is that it is not transmitted well by currently available fibers. Erbium:YAG lithotripsy is more efficient than Holmium:YAG lithotripsy but it is not yet practical for clinical use with current technology.",
keywords = "Erbiumi:YAG, Holmium:YAG, Laser lithotripsy",
author = "Teichman, {Joel M H} and Kang, {Hyun Wook} and Glickman, {Randolph D.} and Welch, {Ashley J.}",
year = "2007",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1063/1.2723580",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0735404062",
series = "AIP Conference Proceedings",
publisher = "American Institute of Physics Inc.",
pages = "216--227",
booktitle = "RENAL STONE DISEASE",
note = "1st Annual International Urolithiasis Research Symposium ; Conference date: 02-11-2006 Through 03-11-2006",
}