Laser-assisted TURP.
This article describes an interesting technique combining laser coagulation and vaporization using the Nd/YAG laser followed by standard electroresection (TURP) to allow an essentially catheter free postoperative course, early return to normal activity, < 24-h hospitalization, and decreased intraoperative and postoperative complications. Combining the two laser techniques with TURP, eliminates the problems and complications that are associated with any of these procedures individually.
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Department of Urology, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Pennsylvania, USA.
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