title: [Complications using the laser].
abstract: In this paper we analyze the complications of various applications of laser in urology. The search of a minor aggression trying to diminish complications have lead the development of the use of this energy in the most frequent urologic pathologies. Its use in the fragmentation of ureteral stones has modified the therapeutic algorithms. In prostatic diseases we analyze the various options from enucleation (HoLEP) to green laser photovaporization, reviewing the bibliographic references and comparing them with our experience. There are other therapeutic applications that use this energy as a cutting instruments for urethral, ureteral, ureteropyelic junction stenosis, or bladder neck section.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Urología, Complejo Hospitalario Donostia, Universidad del Pais Vasco, Guipuzcoa, España. jlopezgarcia@telefonica.net
authors.forename: Juan Antonio
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: López García
authors.forename: Iciar
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Crespo Crespo
authors.forename: Lore
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Aguirreazaldegui García
authors.forename: Igor
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Oyarzabal Pérez
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000601:surgery