[Laser and bladder tumors].
Bladder cancer is one of the most frequents pathologies in urology. The introduction of the laser among the technical tools supposed a great advance, but the initial results with the first model failed with the expectations. Nevertheless, nowadays we have at our disposal a great variety of laser for urological use, with different functions and applications. We perform a review and try to assess the actual indications for its employment in the treatment of bladder cancer, as well as future applications.
Rioja Zuazu
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Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. jriojazu@gmail.com
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D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D008028:Light Coagulation; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*