Application of lasers in bladder cancer.
The Nd:YAG laser enables endoscopic destruction of bladder tumors under excellent viewing conditions in a specific and calculable way for induction of homogeneous necroses with simultaneous occlusion of blood and lymphatic vessels. The low local relapse rate, in contrast to that with TUR, is remarkable. By Nd:YAG laser application in combination with or without pelvic lymphadenectomy we were able to reduce the cystectomy rate significantly in recent years.
Hofstetter
A G
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Department of Urology, University of Munich, Germany.
D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*