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[Laser in urology].

H O Beisland1

  • 1Kirurgisk avdeling, Aker sykehus, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|September 30, 1991
PubMed
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Neodymium YAG-laser applications in urologic surgery offer effective treatment for various tumors and condylomatas. This laser therapy demonstrates low recurrence rates for superficial bladder tumors and provides promising results for localized prostate cancer.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Laser Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • The Neodymium YAG-laser's flexible fiber delivery makes it suitable for endoscopic urologic procedures.
  • Various urologic conditions, including bladder tumors, prostate cancer, and upper urinary tract tumors, are candidates for laser treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of Neodymium YAG-laser applications in diverse urologic surgeries.
  • To compare laser treatment outcomes with traditional methods like electroresection and electrocoagulation.

Main Methods:

  • Endoscopic treatment of superficial bladder tumors under local anesthesia.
  • Laser coagulation following transurethral resection for T2-muscle invasive bladder tumors.
  • Combined electroresection and laser coagulation for localized prostate cancer.

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  • Laser treatment via ureteroscopes or nephroscopes for upper urinary tract tumors.
  • Laser therapy for intraurethral condylomatas and pencil carcinoma.
  • Exploration of laser lithotripsy and photodynamic laser therapy for specific urologic conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Superficial bladder tumors treated with YAG-laser show significantly lower local recurrence rates compared to electroresection or electrocoagulation.
    • Selected T2-muscle invasive bladder tumors can be successfully treated with subsequent laser coagulation after transurethral resection.
    • Combined electroresection and laser coagulation for localized prostate cancer yields favorable results.
    • Laser treatment for upper urinary tract tumors is effective for low stage, low grade malignancies.
    • Excellent cosmetic and functional results with few local recurrences are observed for pencil carcinoma treated with laser.
    • Laser lithotripsy and photodynamic laser therapy show promise but are not yet clinically available in Norway.

    Conclusions:

    • Neodymium YAG-laser therapy is a versatile and effective tool in urologic surgery, offering advantages in treating various tumors and conditions.
    • The laser's ability to be delivered via flexible fibers enhances its utility in minimally invasive endoscopic procedures.
    • Laser treatment generally results in lower recurrence rates and favorable outcomes compared to conventional methods for specific urologic conditions.