title: [Initial experiences with the neodym YAG laser in urology].
abstract: The present study reports the therapeutic results obtained by using neodym-YAG laser for the coagulation of tumours of the external genitals (n = 30), as well as for endoscopic laser treatment of tumours of the bladder (n = 32) and the urethra (n = 2). Despite the small number of cases, laser treatment of bladder tumours (observation period 6-33 months) appears to reduce the orthotopic recurrence rate, which is in aggrement with other publications. However, randomized studies will be necessary to prove the advantages of the above-mentioned method as compared with electroresection. Neodym-YAG laser also appears to be a valuable extension of the urological therapeutic armamentarium for external application, especially in penile carcinoma at stage T1 + T2, N0, M0.
mesh_terms: D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000601:surgery; D005834:Genital Neoplasms, Male / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Erste Erfahrungen mit dem Neodym-YAG-Laser in der Urologie.