Tm:YAG laser operates at a wavelength of 1940-2013 nm in a continuous wave mode, which enables smooth incision and rapid vaporization of prostatic tissue, with a shallow penetration of only 0.2 mm. These characteristics make Tm:YAG a versatile laser, allowing the surgeon to perform resection, vaporization, and vapoenucleation. This systematic review aims to summarize the current evidence of safety and efficacy, long-term durability, impact on sexual function following Tm:YAG laser enucleation and vapoenucleation of the prostate and to compare the outcomes of these procedures vs other surgical treatments of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
State of the Art of Thulium Laser Enucleation and Vapoenucleation of the Prostate: A Systematic Review / Castellani, D.; Pirola, G. M.; Pacchetti, A.; Saredi, G.; Dellabella, M.. - In: UROLOGY. - ISSN 0090-4295. - 136:(2020), pp. 19-34. [10.1016/j.urology.2019.10.022]
State of the Art of Thulium Laser Enucleation and Vapoenucleation of the Prostate: A Systematic Review
Castellani D.
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2020-01-01
Abstract
Tm:YAG laser operates at a wavelength of 1940-2013 nm in a continuous wave mode, which enables smooth incision and rapid vaporization of prostatic tissue, with a shallow penetration of only 0.2 mm. These characteristics make Tm:YAG a versatile laser, allowing the surgeon to perform resection, vaporization, and vapoenucleation. This systematic review aims to summarize the current evidence of safety and efficacy, long-term durability, impact on sexual function following Tm:YAG laser enucleation and vapoenucleation of the prostate and to compare the outcomes of these procedures vs other surgical treatments of benign prostatic hyperplasia.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
