Lasers in the upper urinary tract for non-stone disease

World J Urol. 2007 Jun;25(3):249-56. doi: 10.1007/s00345-007-0179-2. Epub 2007 Jun 12.

Abstract

Though the most common use for lasers in the genitourinary tract is for urolithiasis, a number of other urologic conditions can be treated with lasers because of their unique ablative, destructive and hemostatic properties. This paper reviews the advantages and disadvantages of laser technology for a number of non-stone indications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy / instrumentation
  • Laser Therapy / methods*
  • Ureteral Diseases / surgery
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Urologic Diseases / surgery*
  • Urologic Neoplasms / surgery*