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. 2021 Sep;60(9):1211-1219.
doi: 10.1007/s00120-021-01616-3. Epub 2021 Aug 16.

[Lasers in urology : Relevant principles]

[Article in German]
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[Lasers in urology : Relevant principles]

[Article in German]
Christopher Netsch et al. Urologe A. 2021 Sep.

Abstract

A fundamental understanding of the physical properties is necessary for the application of lasers in medicine in order to be able to understand and appreciate the biological effect. The most important parameters are emission mode, wavelength of the laser and power output measured in watts. Pulsed lasers can be used for the treatment of stones and soft tissues, whereby in urology this essentially applies to the prostate gland and to a lesser extent also for the ureter, urethra, bladder and kidneys.

Bei einem Einsatz von Lasern in der Medizin sollte man ein grundlegendes Verständnis für dessen physikalischen Eigenschaften haben, um den biologischen Effekt verstehen und abschätzen zu können. Die wichtigsten Parameter sind die Art der Energieabgabe, die Wellenlänge und die ausgestrahlte Energie – gemessen in Watt. Gepulste Laser kann man in der Therapie von Steinen und Weichgewebe einsetzen, wobei das in der Urologie im Wesentlichen für die Prostata gilt, in geringerem Maße auch im Harnleiter, in der Harnröhre, der Blase und der Niere.

Keywords: Continuous wave laser; Greenlight laser; Holmium laser; Pulsed laser; Thulium laser.

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