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Application of Holmium laser in urology
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MR Razaghi   , E Rezaei , AR Rezaei , M Hoseini , AR Golshan , B Javanmard |
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Abstract: (11375 Views) |
| Lasers have had an increasing application in medicine during the
last 20 years. Today laser has a defined role in ophthalmology,
surgery, dermatology, dentistry and specially urology. In this article,
the general use of lasers in medicine is discussed, and then the
various aspects of holmium laser application in urology and its
advantages are reviewed. Holmium laser is used in urology for
urinary tract stones, benign prostate hyperplasia, urethral and
ureter stricture, and other surgical operations. Comparing with other
methods holmium laser is harmless with a high rate of success. |
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| Keywords: Holmium laser, benign prostate hyperplasia, lithotripsy |
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Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2012/03/7 | Accepted: 2014/06/3 | Published: 2014/06/3
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