title: Laser prostatectomy devices and their tissue effects.
abstract: Laser systems used for prostatectomy may be right-angle (sidefiring) devices, which are either refractive or reflective, or contact devices. The tissue physics of these systems differ, and as a result, there are very real differences in the optimal exposure techniques. An understanding of the device being used is essential for producing a satisfactory result.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Milam
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D004583:Electrons; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D017785:Photons; D011467:Prostate / Q000528:radiation effects*; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*