Lasers in Urological Surgery

The introduction of lasers into operative medicine and advances in fiberoptic technology have made a significant contribution to minimally invasive surgery. This book was written to raise awareness of the capabilities and advant­ ages of lasers in urological surgery and to make this tech­ nology more widely accessible. The book reflects the cumulative experience of 25 years of laser research and clinical application, starting in 1972 with studies on laser­ tissue interactions, endoscopic studies