Free-beam and contact laser ablation of benign prostatic hyperplasia with the KTP/Nd:YAG laser: efficacy and versatility

This report details the use of the free-beam Nd:YAG laser alone and in combination with contact vaporization for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Improvements in urinary flow rates and symptoms were noted along with a high degree of patient satisfaction. The portable KTP/Nd:YAG laser wavel...

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Published in:World journal of urology 1995-04, Vol.13 (2), p.104-108
Main Authors: Manyak, M J, Aulisi, G P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
Equipment Design
Equipment Safety
Humans
Laser Therapy - instrumentation
Laser Therapy - methods
Lasers
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Prostatic Hyperplasia - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:This report details the use of the free-beam Nd:YAG laser alone and in combination with contact vaporization for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Improvements in urinary flow rates and symptoms were noted along with a high degree of patient satisfaction. The portable KTP/Nd:YAG laser wavelengths and the variety of optical fiber configurations provide versatility to the surgeon. This study further supports the use of laser energy as a means to treat urinary outflow obstruction from prostatic enlargement in selected cases.
ISSN:0724-4983
1433-8726
DOI:10.1007/BF00183623