The use of neodymium-YAG lasers in urology: indications, technique and critical assessment.
After development and experimental approval of suitable equipment for endoscopic and external use, the neodymium-YAG laser has been used routinely to treat tumors of the bladder and external genitalia in our department. A 2-year followup of 60 patients revealed a significant decrease in local bladder tumor recurrence (5 per cent). Successful laser therapy also was applied in cases of stage T1/T2 penile carcinomas, female urethral carcinomas and condylomata acuminata. Laser application offers an additional useful therapeutic procedure in the treatment of urological malignancies.
D000818:Animals; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D011817:Rabbits; D013997:Time Factors; D014523:Urethral Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*