[Laser and bladder tumors]

Arch Esp Urol. 2008 Nov;61(9):994-1003. doi: 10.4321/s0004-06142008000900008.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Bladder cancer is one of the most frequents pathologies in urology. The introduction of the laser among the technical tools supposed a great advance, but the initial results with the first model failed with the expectations. Nevertheless, nowadays we have at our disposal a great variety of laser for urological use, with different functions and applications. We perform a review and try to assess the actual indications for its employment in the treatment of bladder cancer, as well as future applications.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Forecasting
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy* / methods
  • Laser Therapy* / trends
  • Light Coagulation
  • Photochemotherapy
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*