[Experience with the use of neodymium YAG laser in urology (author's transl)]

Hitherto a conclusive evaluation of neodymium YAG laser irradiation in the treatment of bladder tumors has not been possible because of the relatively few cases, the heterogeneity of the cases and the still too short observation period. However, the results justify the hope that laser coagulation will succeed in establishing a firm place in transurethral treatment, the combination of transurethral resection and radiation of the tumor bed seems to be particularly rational for the destruction of intramural nests of tumor cells. This is also true for the application in penile tumors. It is certain that condylomata acuminata can be successfully treated with neodymium YAG leser in both men and women with lasting results. Experience is still too short to come to a final evaluation in the assessment of the application in carcinoma of the penis and vulva.