Surgery – Instruments – Light application
Patent
1992-11-24
1996-03-05
Kamm, William E.
Surgery
Instruments
Light application
606 25, 606 3, 601 2, A61B 1722
Patent
active
054963060
ABSTRACT:
A method of laser lithotripsy is disclosed that utilizes pulse stretched Q-switched solid state lasers in conjunction with relatively small diameter optical fibers to achieve effective breakup of calculi located within the body, such as kidney and gall stones.
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Brinkmann Ralf
Engelhardt Ralf
Heller Donald F.
Walling John C.
Casler Brian L.
Kamm William E.
Light Age Inc.
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