The Use of Lasers in Stapes Surgery.
Rishi SrivastavaWaisum ChoNeil FergiePublished in: Ear, nose, & throat journal (2020)
It can be deduced that theoretically and practically, the thulium laser is less safe compared to the KTP and CO2 lasers. The choice of laser used depends on the surgeon's preference, as well as availability, cost, side effects profile, as well as ease of use.