What type of study is this?

This is a In Vitro Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to compare the stone retropulsion effects of two laser types on artificial urinary stones.

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In vitro test shows similar stone retropulsion by Magneto and thulium fibre laser, suggesting performance disparities at low energy settings.

The study aims to compare the stone retropulsion effects of two laser types on artificial urinary stones.
In vitro comparison of Ho:YAG laser and thulium fibre laser on artificial stones.
Used various laser energy settings to assess effects on stone retropulsion.
Captured stone movement using video tracking software for analysis.
Performed five repetitions for each energy setting.
No significant difference in retropulsion distance and speed observed between Magneto and TFL at high-energy settings.
Magneto showed lower mean displacement and speed at low energy settings (0.2 and 0.4 J) compared to TFL.
Statistical analysis indicated P values below 0.02 for distance and 0.01 for speed at low-energy settings.

Folcia et al. (2025) studied this question.

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In vitro test shows similar stone retropulsion by Magneto and thulium fibre laser, suggesting performance disparities at low energy settings.