Outcomes of holmium: YAG laser vs. Thulium fiber laser for ureteric stones during ureterorenoscopic lithotripsy - a prospective, randomized single-centre study | World Journal of Urology


This article presents a collection of research studies comparing the effectiveness of holmium and thulium lasers in ureteroscopic lithotripsy for treating ureteric stones.
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