Operating room noise hazards during laser lithotripsy: a comparison between the thulium fiber and holmium laser platforms

[1] Engelmann CR(2014)A noise-reduction program in a pediatric operation theatre is associated with surgeon’s benefits and a reduced rate of complications: a prospective controlled clinical trial Ann Surg 259 1025-1033

[2] Hodge B(1990)Noise pollution in the operating theatre Lancet 335 891-894

[3] Thompson JF(2017)Evaluation of noise hazard during the holmium laser enucleation of prostate BMC Urol 17 71-394

[4] Xu H(2007)Distracting communications in the operating theatre J Eval Clin Pract 13 390-1025

[5] Sevdalis N(2011)Adverse effect of noise in the operating theatre on surgical-site infection Br J Surg 98 1021-S417

[6] Healey AN(2019)The laser of the future: reality and expectations about the new thulium fiber laser-a systematic review Transl Androl Urol 8 S398-128

[7] Vincent CA(2018)Smartphone-based sound level measurement apps: evaluation of compliance with international sound level meter standards Appl Acoust 139 119-1611

[8] Kurmann A(2008)Occupational noise exposure during endourologic procedures J Endourol 22 1609-58

[9] Kronenberg P(1990)Psychophysical scaling with applications in physical work and the perception of exertion Scand J Work Environ Health 16 55-143

[10] Traxer O(2005)Cognitive performance and perceived effort in speech processing tasks: effects of different noise backgrounds in normal-hearing and hearing-impaired subjects Int J Audiol 44 131-188

[1] Engelmann CR(2014)A noise-reduction program in a pediatric operation theatre is associated with surgeon’s benefits and a reduced rate of complications: a prospective controlled clinical trial Ann Surg 259 1025-1033

[2] Hodge B(1990)Noise pollution in the operating theatre Lancet 335 891-894

[3] Thompson JF(2017)Evaluation of noise hazard during the holmium laser enucleation of prostate BMC Urol 17 71-394

[4] Xu H(2007)Distracting communications in the operating theatre J Eval Clin Pract 13 390-1025

[5] Sevdalis N(2011)Adverse effect of noise in the operating theatre on surgical-site infection Br J Surg 98 1021-S417

[6] Healey AN(2019)The laser of the future: reality and expectations about the new thulium fiber laser-a systematic review Transl Androl Urol 8 S398-128

[7] Vincent CA(2018)Smartphone-based sound level measurement apps: evaluation of compliance with international sound level meter standards Appl Acoust 139 119-1611

[8] Kurmann A(2008)Occupational noise exposure during endourologic procedures J Endourol 22 1609-58

[9] Kronenberg P(1990)Psychophysical scaling with applications in physical work and the perception of exertion Scand J Work Environ Health 16 55-143

[10] Traxer O(2005)Cognitive performance and perceived effort in speech processing tasks: effects of different noise backgrounds in normal-hearing and hearing-impaired subjects Int J Audiol 44 131-188