The two-micron (thulium) laser is the newest laser technique for treatment of bladder outlet obstruction resulting from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
It takes less operative time than standard techniques, provides clear vision and lower blood loss as well as shorter catheterization times and hospitalization times. It has been identified to be a safe and efficient method for BPH treatment regardless of the prostate size.
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Jiang Q, Xia S. Are you the author?
Department of Urology, Shanghai First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No.100, Haining Road, Shanghai, 200080 China.
Reference: Curr Bladder Dysfunct Rep. 2014;9:142-144.
doi: 10.1007/s11884-014-0233-z
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 24817920
