What is the fiber adaptor size for a laser Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) resectoscope?

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Fiber Adaptor Size for Laser TURP Resectoscope

  • The fiber adaptor size for a laser Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) resectoscope is not explicitly stated in the provided studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • However, the studies mention the use of different laser fibers and resectoscopes in TURP procedures, such as a 1,800-microns side fiber made of pure silica 2 and a 24F resectoscope 4.
  • The size of the fiber adaptor may depend on the specific resectoscope and laser fiber used, but this information is not provided in the studies.

Relevant Studies

  • A study from 1995 2 used a modified transurethral resectoscope with a 1,800-microns side fiber to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • Another study from 2014 4 used a 24F resectoscope with a holmium laser fiber to treat BPH and bladder stones.
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis from 2021 5 compared transurethral laser prostatectomy with open simple prostatectomy for large volume prostates, but did not provide information on fiber adaptor size.

Laser Fiber Characteristics

  • The studies mention the use of laser fibers with different characteristics, such as wavelength, divergence, and penetration depth 2, 3.
  • The choice of laser fiber may depend on the specific procedure and the desired outcome, but the fiber adaptor size is not explicitly stated.

References

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Research

Endoscope modifications for laser prostatectomy.

Journal of endourology, 1995

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