title: [Current laser technologies for the surgical treatment of prostatic hyperplasia].
abstract: The first medical application of lasers dates back to the mid-60s of the XX century. Since then, laser systems have undergone significant changes. No longer a science fiction, lasers are used in many medical fields as an indispensable tool in the hands of the modern physician. The article outlines advances in laser techniques (from the idea of laser radiation to the modern laser systems used as effective surgical tools). We also present our experience in using laser surgical techniques in treating patients with prostatic hyperplasia.
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: D V
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Enikeev
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Glybochko
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: Yu G
authors.initials: YG
authors.lastname: Alyaev
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Rapoport
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: A Z
authors.initials: AZ
authors.lastname: Vinarov
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Enikeev
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: N I
authors.initials: NI
authors.lastname: Sorokin
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Spivak
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Sukhanov
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Dymov
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: O Kh
authors.initials: OK
authors.lastname: Khamraev
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Taratkin
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Davydov
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Vinnichenko
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: HoLEP; ThuLEP; bladder outlet obstruction; holmium laser enucleation; removal of prostate adenoma; thulium laser enucleation