The Laser in urology

摘要

Our 30 year experience of research and development for the use of lasers in medicine have led to novel procedures in tumor diagnosis and therapy and stone destruction, so that the laser nowadays in certain indications in urology is not only an alternative but also the way of choice. In cases of severe inflammations (e. g. interstitial cystitis, bilharziosis) the laser coagulation seems to be very helpful. In the meantime the ILC has been proved as an excellent methode for prostatectomy in adenomas till to 60 cm~3, avoiding fluid uptake and severe bleeding. In case of prostate cancer or other tumors and metastases the effectiveness of interstitial laser application, possibly combined with a parenterally or orally applicated photosensitizers, must be checked. The experiences with athermic, pulsed micro beam lasers on in vitro fertilisation or in gentechniques are very promising.