Endoscopic management of urologic disease with the holmium laser

2000; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 10; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/00042307-200005000-00009

ISSN

1473-6586

Autores

Fernando C. Delvecchio, Glenn M. Preminger,

Tópico(s)

Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments

Resumo

The efficiency and safety profile of the holmium laser have made this tool a versatile multipurpose instrument for use in the endoscopic treatment of a wide variety of urologic disorders. Herein are reviewed holmium laser physics and current endourologic applications, as well as the performance of new low-power holmium lasers.

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