During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially damaging kidney stones to smithereens. It’s better for the patient if urologists can break kidney stones down as finely as possible, ideally to a dust that can be safely suctioned out—but using more powerful lasers creates additional heat that can damage surrounding tissue and hurt the patient.
Nanoparticle solution helps lasers pulverize kidney stones with improved efficiency
