From the Research
Thulium Laser Fiber Size
- The size of the thulium (Tm) laser fiber used for prostate enucleation is 550um, as mentioned in the study 1.
- This specific fiber size is used in conjunction with the TFL drive laser generator (Coloplast ©) for thulium fiber laser enucleation of the prostate (THUFLEP).
- Other studies, such as 2, 3, 4, and 5, do not explicitly mention the size of the thulium laser fiber used for prostate enucleation.
Comparison of Studies
- The studies 2, 3, 1, 4, and 5 discuss the efficacy and safety of thulium laser enucleation of the prostate, but only 1 provides information on the specific fiber size used.
- The other studies focus on the comparison of thulium laser enucleation with other surgical methods, such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and open prostatectomy (OP), and report on the perioperative outcomes, learning curve, and functional results.
- The study 1 reports on the initial experience with thulium fiber laser enucleation of the prostate using a 550um fiber, and provides data on the perioperative outcomes and functional results.