RevoLix DUO – Why dual mode ?
RevoLix DUO is the first universal laser in urology, which covers consistently lithotripsy, endourological soft tissue surgery and open surgery. This versatility is achieved by combining a pulsed and a 2micron continuous wave (cw) laser in one box.
2micron cw laser for soft tissue:
For surgical applications
the 2micron cw laser is used. This laser was invented by LISA laser products specifically for incision, vaporisation and excision of soft tissue. The efficient vaporisation and cutting is striking. Vessels up to app. 1.5 mm in diameter are closed while the damage zone is less than 1 mm. The necrotic zone of resected prostate tissue is app. 0.2 mm as shown in histologies.
Laser VapoResection of prostate (VPR) with the RevoLix laser is highly efficient, safe and economic for the treatment of BPH. Contrary to other lasers the RevoLix VapoResection procedure is performed with reusable front firing bare fibres. Tissue samples are available for subsequent examination.
Holmium pulsed laser for lithotripsy:
Lithotripsy in the lower, medical and upper tract by rigid and flexible instruments is accomplished by the integrated Holmium laser. Laser pulses of 7,000 watt peak power fragment any urinary stone irrespective of the chemical composition. Highly flexible laser fibres are most suitable for ureterorenoscopy of the lower calixes by flexible instruments.
Both laser units of the RevoLix DUO are available from the same single fibre coupler. This feature allows using the same fibre for the vaporisation of tissue and the fragmentation of stones. There is no need to change the fibre or the instrument when changing between soft tissue and stone mode.
