Publications by authors named "Pizzarello Javier"
Int Urol Nephrol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Vapor-Tunnel™ (VT) technology employs a long pulse with low peak power through an existing vapor channel, showing effective results in lithotripsy, but lacks in-vivo comparisons based on stone density.
- A study involving 152 patients categorized them into two groups based on stone density: Group 1 (<1000UH) and Group 2 (>1000UH), assessing their lithotripsy efficiency and stone-free rates post-procedure.
- Results indicated that Group 1 had lower energy usage and operative time, while achieving a significantly higher stone-free rate and better lithotripsy efficiency compared to Group 2, suggesting that VT Ho:YAG is more effective for less dense stones.
