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Pulsed Thulium:YAG - Different by Design

Operating at 2013 nm and delivering up to 3,700 W peak power, Thulio empowers urologists to confidently treat stones, BPH, and soft tissue applications with one versatile system that excels across all major endourological applications.

Stone
Fragmentation

Stone
Dusting

Stone
Retropulsion

Tissue
Enucleation

Tissue
Coagulation

All STRENGTH IN ONE LASER

Dornier Thulio – pulsed Tm:YAG

Highly efficient

in stone ablation1

Excellent

fine dusting comparable to TFL2

Low

retropulsion compared to Ho:YAG3

Highly efficient

smooth plane development4

Excellent

Often the best coagulation profile5

Ho:YAG

TFL

Ho:YAG

Strong

Ideal for very hard stones6

Inferior

to pulsed Tm:YAG7

High

compared to pulsed Tm:YAG7

Highly efficient

most mature laser technology4

OK5

Ho:YAG

TFL

Thulium Fiber (TFL)

Less efficient

in dense stone compositions8

Excellent

Produces fine dust particles9

Minimal9

Expanding

clinical evidence base10

Very good

hemostatic performance11

Clinical Confidence. Procedural Versatility. Strong Evidence.

Dornier Thulio® combines effective lithriopsy, precise tissue performance, and broad clinical versatility on a single pulsed Tm:YAG platform —supported by a rapidly expanding body of prospective, comparative, multicenter, and systematic-review evidence.

Kidney Stones

Kidney Stones

High stone-free rates across procedures

(flex. URS, ECIRS & PCNL)12 reproducible results across different clinical settings.13

Effective dusting across stone compositions providing flexibility for everyday stone treatments.14

55% reduced retropulsion for enhanced control3

Supporting procedural efficiency3

16% shorter lasing time using FANS

Compared to TFL15

Proven performance for large and complex stones.13

BPH

BPH

96.1% patient satisfaction post-EEP16

Strong hemostatic control

Clinical reviews consistently report excellent coagulation characteristics, helping surgeons maintain visualization and procedural flow throughout treatment.17

Pulsed ThuLEP with Thulio delivers proven results over HoLEP16

  • 3.23 min shorter total surgery time
  • 4.36 min shorter enucleation time
  • 81.6% lower maximum pain score

UTUC

UTUC

80% tumor-free rate

Ablation performance on par with TFL outshining Ho:YAG18

REFERENCES:

  1. Robesti, D., La Rezza, S., Traxer, O., Kartalas Goumas, I., & Ventimiglia, E. (2026). All about pulsed thulium:YAG laser: a systematic review from YAU Endourology and EAU Endourology. Curr Opin Urol, 36(1), 57–65. https://doi.org/10.1097/mou.0000000000001351

  2. Kraft, L., Yilmaz, M., Petzold, R., et al. (2022)Dusting efficiency of a novel pulsed Thulium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet laser vs a Thulium fiber laser. J Endourol, 36(2):259-265, https://doi.org/10.1089/end.2021.0441

  3. Petzold, R., Miernik, A. & Suarez-Ibarrola, R. (2021). Retropulasion force in laser lithotripsy—an in vitro study comparing a Holmium device to a novel pulsed solid-state Thulium laser. World J Urol 39(9), 3651–3656. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-021-03668-8

  4. Allaeys, C., Cornette, J., Lambert, E., De Naeyer, G., & Schatteman, P. (2026). Prospective single-center study comparing RealPulse(®) Thulium:YAG and Holmium:YAG laser enucleation of the prostate. World J Urol, 44(1), 80. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-025-06156-5

  5. Castellani, D., Fong, K. Y., Goumas, I. K., Tan, K.,Biligere, S., Yuen, S. K., Zawadzki, M., Bozzini, G., Hota, T., & Gauhar,V. (2026). Does pulse modulation technology improve endoscopic enucleation ofthe prostate? Real-world comparison of three contemporary laser platforms in447 patients. World J Urol, 44(1), 128. https:// doi.org/10.1007/s00345-026-06228-0

  6. Salvadó, J. A., Villena, J. M., Urrea, F., Marchant, P., Larrañaga, M., Cabello, J. M., & Marchetti, P. (2026). High-power holmium laser versus pulsed thulium laser for ureteroscopic lithotripsy: Results of a randomized prospective study. Cent European J Urol, 79(1), 30–35. https://doi.org/10.5173/ceju.2025.0044

  7. Petzold R, Miernik A, Suarez-Ibarrola R. In Vitro Dusting Performance of a New Solid State Thulium Laser Compared to Holmium Laser Lithotripsy. J Endourol. 2021;35:221-225

  8. Panthier F, Sierra A, Keller EX, et al. Comparison of p-Tm:YAG, TFL and Ho:YAG’s in vitro ablation rates on synthetic and human stones. BJUI Compass. 2025;6(8):e70067. DOI: 10.1002/bco2.70067

  9. Tang, X., Wu, S., Li, Z., Wang, D., Lei, C., Liu, T., Wang, X., & Li, S. (2024). Comparison of Thulium Fiber Laser versus Holmium laser in ureteroscopic lithotripsy: a Meta-analysis and systematic review. BMC Urol, 24(1), 44. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-024-01419-6

  10. Kallidonis P, et al. Pulsed Thulium:YAG laser for the management of urolithiasis. World J Urol. 2025;43:118.

  11. Spinos, T., Tatanis, V., Peteinaris, A., Somani, B., Kartalas Goumas, I., Liatsikos, E., & Kallidonis, P. (2024). Thulium fiber laser enucleation of the prostate: a systematic review of the current outcomes. Minerva Urol Nephrol, 76(2), 157–165. https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05654-4

  12. Panthier, F., Solano, C., Chicaud, M. et al. (2023). Initial clinical experience with the pulsed solid-state thulium YAG laser from Dornier during RIRS: first 25 cases. World J Urol 41, 2119–2125. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-023-04501-0

  13. Proietti, S., Marchioni, M., Oo, M.M. et al. (2024). Flexible Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy with the Pulsed Thulium:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Thulio: Preliminary Results from a Prospective Study. Eur Urol Open Sci 67, 77–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euros.2024.07.114

  14. Kwok, J.L., Ventimiglia, E., De Coninck, V. et al. (2023). Pulsed thulium:YAG laser—ready to dust all urinary stone composition types? Results from a PEARLS analysis. World J Urol 41, 2823–2831. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-023-04549-y

  15. Castellani, D., Fong, K.Y., Traxer, O. et al. (2025). Propensity Score Matched Analysis of Thulium Fiber vs Pulsed Thulium:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Lithotripsy in Flexible Ureteroscopy for Kidney Stone Disease Using a Flexible and Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath: Results From a Prospective, Multicenter Study of the EAU Section of Endourology. Urology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2025.01.065

  16. von Bargen, M.F., Glienke, M., Tonyali, S. et al. (2024). Real-world experience with the new pulsed solid-state Thulium:YAG laser (Thulio) for endoscopic enucleation of the prostate. World J Urol 42, 467. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-024-05141-8

  17. Yilmaz, M., Esser, J., Kraft, L. et al. (2022). Experimental ex-vivo performance study comparing a novel, pulsed thulium solid-state laser, chopped thulium fibre laser, low and high-power holmium:YAG laser for endoscopic enucleation of the prostate. World J Urol 40, 601–606. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-021-03825-z

  18. Proietti S, De Leonardis F, Hernandez Gaytan CA, et al. (2025). In-medio stat virtus: Exploring the potential of the pulsed thulium:YAG laser in the endoscopic management of upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma. Cent European J Urol.; 78: 271–276 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2025.06.002


Thulio® In Action

Witness the infinite versatility of Thulio®, our 100W high-power pulsed Thulium:YAG laser, in action. Trusted by clinicians worldwide and backed by a proven track record, Thulio® offers exceptional performance and reliable care, empowering you to provide the quality treatment your patients deserve.

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Versatilidad por diseño

El Dornier Thulio ofrece una amplia gama de modos de aplicación, que se adaptan a sus necesidades y permiten unos procedimientos más sencillos

Modo Dusting

Modo Fragmenting

Modo Captive® Fragmenting

Modo de enucleación

Modo Soft Tissue

Modo Pulso corto flexible

Modo Pulso largo flexible

Modo Dusting

La baja energía de pulso, la larga duración del pulso y la alta frecuencia ofrecen una excelente capacidad de dusting fino y rápido para desintegrar partículas en 125 μm y más pequeñas.1

Dusting Mode Es

Modo Fragmenting

Alta energía de pulso, corta duración del pulso y baja frecuencia de pulso para romper cálculos más grandes o duros.

Fragmenting Mode Es

Modo Captive® Fragmenting

Alta energía de pulso, larga duración del pulso y baja frecuencia de pulso para romper cálculos más grandes o duros.
Está científicamente probado que ofrece hasta un 55 % de reducción de la retropulsión*2 durante la fragmentación. El modo Dornier Captive® ha sido diseñado para reducir el movimiento del cálculo durante el uso, reduciendo potencialmente el tiempo de litotricia correspondiente.

Captive Fragmenting Mode Es

* en comparación con Ho:YAG

Modo de enucleación

Alta energía de pulso, corta duración del pulso y alta frecuencia. La tecnología RealPulse® del Dornier Thulio permite la enucleación endoscópica anatómica de la próstata.

Enucleation Mode Es

Modo Soft Tissue

Larga duración del pulso y diferentes y variadas energías y frecuencias del pulso. Alcanza el mayor rendimiento de coagulación**3 gracias a la absorción de agua específica de Tm:YAG.

Soft Tissue Mode Es

** en comparación con Ho:YAG y TFL

Modo Pulso corto flexible

Ofrece una gama completa de ajustes disponibles con pulsos cortos.

Flexible Short Pulse Mode Es

Modo Pulso largo flexible

Ofrece una gama completa de ajustes disponibles con pulsos largos.

Flexible Long Pulse Mode Es

Nuestro láser más compacto de 100 W

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Pantalla ergonómica y fácil de usar

Láser potente y
compacto

  • Espacio reducido
    (42 x 62 cm)
  • Funcionamiento silencioso
    (máx. 65 dB)
  • Toma de alimentación estándar

Control de pedal inteligente y dual

1

Pantalla ergonómica y fácil de usar

Interact with easy-to-navigate interface supported by the large rotatable touchscreen

Toggle between pre-selected settings effortlessly with dual footswitch and splitscreen function

2

Láser potente y compacto

Offer 100 W with the smallest footprint

Engineered lightweight and easy to move, with a standard wall plug

3

Control de pedal inteligente y dual

Switch seamlessly from one pre-defined mode to another

Adjust parameter settings easily with the footswitch

Tecnología RealPulse® - Aumenta el rendimiento del Thulio

La tecnología RealPulse® es lo que realmente distingue a Dornier Thulio del resto de los láseres actuales, ya que cuenta con lo siguiente:

El uso de diodos alineados óptimamente proporciona una conversión energética altamente eficiente

Un método patentado mejora la estabilidad y la eficacia de salida del láser

Uso de Thulio:YAG cristal

Desarrollado internamente con ingeniería alemana , el Dornier Thulio proporciona un rendimiento láser por pulsos tan diferenciador que hay que experimentarlo de primera mano.

Especificaciones técnicas

Tipo de láser

Tulio (Tm:YAG) pulsado de estado sólido

Longitud de onda

2013 nm

Salida (máx.)

100 W

Potencia (máx.)

3.7 kW

Frecuencia de pulso

5-300 Hz

Application modes

Dusting, Captive Fragmenting, Standard Fragmenting, enucleación, Tejidos blandos (coagulación), Pulso corto flexible, Pulso largo flexible

Peso

97 kg (dispositivo láser)
105 kg (incluyendo la carga útil)

Dimensiones

Incluyendo el monitor:
(ancho) 42 x (alto) 139 x (fondo) 62 cm

Excluyendo el monitor:
(ancho) 42 x (alto) 112 x (fondo) 62 cm

Emisión de ruido (máx.)

65 dB

Las fibras Dornier Thulio® Performance

Referencia
Descripción
Código de color
Diámetro de núcleo
N.º de piezas estériles por envase
K2016360*
200 μm Fibra láser de Thulio de un solo uso
Azul
200 µm
3 pcs
K2016361
270 μm Fibra láser de Thulio de un solo uso
Blanco
272 µm
3 pcs
K2016363
400 μm Fibra láser de Thulio de un solo uso
Amarillo
365 µm
3 pcs
K2016365
600 μm Fibra láser de Thulio de un solo uso
Verde
550 µm
3 pcs
K2016366
1000 μm Fibra láser de Thulio de un solo uso
Rojo
940 µm
3 pcs

Las fibras Performance del Dornier Thulio son compatibles únicamente con el Dornier Thulio K2016000.

*Sólo disponible en países de la UE (Unión Europea).

Referencia
Descripción
Código de color
Diámetro de núcleo
N.º de piezas estériles por envase
K2016370
270 μm Fibra láser de Thulio reutilizable 10 usos
Blanco
272 µm
3 pcs
K2016371
400 μm Fibra láser de Thulio reutilizable 10 usos
Amarillo
365 µm
3 pcs
K2016372
600 μm Fibra láser de Thulio reutilizable 10 usos
Verde
550 µm
3 pcs
K2016373
1000 μm Fibra láser de Thulio reutilizable 10 usos
Rojo
940 µm
3 pcs

Las fibras Performance compatibles con el equipo Dornier Thulio reutilizables están autorizadas para 10 ciclos de uso (usabilidad). Esterilización por vapor a 132 °C (270 °F). Para obtener más información, consulte las instrucciones de uso.

Las fibras Performance del Dornier Thulio son compatibles únicamente con el Dornier Thulio K2016000.

REFERENCIAS:

1. Petzold, R., Miernik, A., & Suarez-Ibarrola, R. (2021). In Vitro Dusting Performance of a New Solid State Thulium Laser Compared to Holmium Laser Lithotripsy. J Endourol, 35(2), 221-225. https://doi.org/10.1089/end.2020.0525

2. Petzold, R., Miernik, A., & Suarez-Ibarrola, R. (2021). Retropulsion force in laser lithotripsy-an in vitro study comparing a Holmium device to a novel pulsed solid-state Thulium laser. World J Urol, 39(9), 3651-3656. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-021-03668-8

3. Yilmaz, M., Esser, J., Kraft, L. et al. Experimental ex-vivo performance study comparing a novel, pulsed thulium solid-state laser, chopped thulium fibre laser, low and high-power holmium:YAG laser for endoscopic enucleation of the prostate. World J Urol 40, 601–606 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-021-03825-z

Información clínica

Insight into the Thulio® User Experience

Across 109 tracked stone and BPH cases, physicians were highly satisfied with Thulio®’s performance and capabilities.

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p-Tm:YAG systems rated the best for coagulation

p-Tm:YAG exhibits higher coagulation performance and better fragmentation efficiency.

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Advantages of p-Tm:YAG over Ho:YAG technology

p-Tm:YAG offers better fragmentation, lower retropulsion and less tissue damage.

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Publicaciones

AÑO PUBLICACIÓN REFERENCIA
2026

Evaluation of the transition from Holmium:YAG to pulsed Thulium:YAG for laser endoscopic enucleation of the prostate and the effect on procedural performance

Glienke M, von Bargen MF, Özkan A, et al. (2026) Evaluation of the transition from Holmium:YAG to pulsed Thulium:YAG for laser endoscopic enucleation of the prostate and the effect on procedural performance. Eur Urol Open Sci 85, 111–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euros.2026.01.010
Glienke M, von Bargen MF, Özkan A, et al. (2026) Evaluation of the transition from Holmium:YAG to pulsed Thulium:YAG for laser endoscopic enucleation of the prostate and the effect on procedural performance. Eur Urol Open Sci 85, 111–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euros.2026.01.010
2026

Does pulse modulation technology improve endoscopic enucleation of the prostate? Real-world comparison of three contemporary laser platforms in 447 patients

Castellani D, Fong KY, Kartalas Goumas I, et al. (2026) Does pulse modulation technology improve endoscopic enucleation of the prostate? Real-world comparison of three contemporary laser platforms in 447 patients. World J Urol 44, 128. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-026-06228-0
Castellani D, Fong KY, Kartalas Goumas I, et al. (2026) Does pulse modulation technology improve endoscopic enucleation of the prostate? Real-world comparison of three contemporary laser platforms in 447 patients. World J Urol 44, 128. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-026-06228-0
2026

Switching lasers: assessing the learning curves of surgeons with different levels of surgical experience when switching from HoLEP to pulsed Thulium:YAG lasers for ThuLEP

Stadelmeier LF, Berger L, Nicola P, et al. (2026) Switching lasers: assessing the learning curves of surgeons with different levels of surgical experience when switching from HoLEP to pulsed Thulium:YAG lasers for ThuLEP. Front Surg 13, 799916. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1799916
Stadelmeier LF, Berger L, Nicola P, et al. (2026) Switching lasers: assessing the learning curves of surgeons with different levels of surgical experience when switching from HoLEP to pulsed Thulium:YAG lasers for ThuLEP. Front Surg 13, 799916. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1799916
2026

Does size matter? Comparison of miniaturized (22 Fr) versus standard (26 Fr) instruments in pulsed thulium:YAG laser enucleation of the prostate

Ozsoy AF, Maras ME, Sahin YH, et al. (2026) Does size matter? Comparison of miniaturized (22 Fr) versus standard (26 Fr) instruments in pulsed thulium:YAG laser enucleation of the prostate. World J Urol 44, 83. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-026-06204-8
Ozsoy AF, Maras ME, Sahin YH, et al. (2026) Does size matter? Comparison of miniaturized (22 Fr) versus standard (26 Fr) instruments in pulsed thulium:YAG laser enucleation of the prostate. World J Urol 44, 83. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-026-06204-8

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