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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, but also produces large stone fragments that must (time- consumingly) be removed.
Dusting:
• Slower ablation of the primary stone with no fragments to remove.
