Fragmentation vs Dusting
Ablation rate and stone fragments
Power Level (W)
Fragmentation
Laser Fiber (μm)
Dusting
8
10 Hz x 0.8 J
200
40 Hz x 0.2 J
550
12
10 Hz x 1.2 J
200
40 Hz x 0.3 J
550
Fragmentation:
• Faster ablation of the primary
stone
Dusting:
• Slower ablation of the primary stone