Soft-tissue applications of the holmium:YAG laser in urology

John D. Denstedt M.D.; Hassan A. Razvi; Samuel S. Chun M.D.; Jack L. Sales M.D.

doi:10.1117/12.209087

12 May 1995 Soft-tissue applications of the holmium:YAG laser in urology

John D. Denstedt M.D., Hassan A. Razvi, Samuel S. Chun M.D., Jack L. Sales M.D.

Proceedings Volume 2395, Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems V; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209087
Event: Photonics West '95, 1995, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

The ideal surgical laser for the treatment of soft tissue pathology should possess both ablative and hemostatic abilities. As well, for use in urologic conditions the laser must also be suitable for endoscopic use. The Holmium:YAG laser possesses these qualities and in preliminary clinical use has demonstrated a variety of potential urologic applications. In this study we review our initial experience with the Holmium:YAG laser over a 18 month period. A total of 51 patients underwent 53 procedures for a variety of soft tissue conditions including: bladder tumor ablation (25), incision of ureteral stricture (15), incision of urethral stricture (6), treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (3), incision of bladder neck contracture (2), and ablation of a ureteral tumor (2). Satisfactory hemostasis was achieved in all cases. Procedures were considered successful (no further intervention being required to treat the condition) in 81% of the cases. Two patients with dense bladder neck contractures required electroincision under the same anesthetic for completion of the procedure. A single complication, that of urinary extravasation following incision of a urethral stricture resolved with conservative management. In summary, the Holmium:YAG laser has demonstrated safety and proficiency in the treatment of a variety of urologic soft tissue conditions.

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John D. Denstedt M.D., Hassan A. Razvi, Samuel S. Chun M.D., and Jack L. Sales M.D. "Soft-tissue applications of the holmium:YAG laser in urology", Proc. SPIE 2395, Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems V, (12 May 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209087

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