title: Present status of endoscopic laser techniques in urology.
abstract: Following a brief description of the physical and biomedical characteristics of laser light, a report is given on the development and present status of laser endoscopy in urology. Presently there appear to be two principal indications: i. e. certain bladder tumors and urethral strictures. Neodymium: YAG and argon ion lasers are used for both disorders. The special laser features of these instruments are described.
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D020684:Cystoscopes; D003558:Cystoscopy; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D011791:Quartz; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000601:surgery; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D011791:Quartz