Nanofluid-Enhanced Laser Lithotripsy Using Conducting Polymer Nanoparticles.

ABSTRACT: Urinary stone disease, characterized by the hard mineral deposits in the urinary tract, has seen a rising prevalence globally. This condition often leads to severe pain and requires medical intervention. Laser lithotripsy, a minimally invasive treatment, uses laser to fragment urinary stones to facilitate removal or natural passage. Among available laser technologies, Ho:YAG laser has established itself as the gold standard for three decades. Efforts to improve ablation efficiency have focused on laser parameters such as pulse energy and frequency. This study introduces an ablation enhancement strategy that incorporates nanoparticles with strong near-infrared absorption into the surrounding fluid to enhance light-matter interaction. Using 0.03 wt.% PEDOT:PSS nanofluid improves stone ablati

SUBMITTER: Fan Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752643 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature