K.T.P. 532 laser in treatment of urethral strictures.
We have had experience in the treatment of 20 patients with 22 strictures with this new laser that has a unique ability to cut and coagulate with minimal forward scatter to help prevent the formation of new scar tissue. All of the patients have had attempts of treatment of the strictures unsuccessfully in the past. The laser was effective in 68.2% of the patients to keep the urethra open and patent although the follow-up periods have been short at the time of this report ranging from six months to fourteen months. This new laser may have some promise in the treatment of urethral stricture disease.
Shanberg
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University of California, Irvine.
Baghdassarian
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Tansey
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Sawyer
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D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000601:surgery*