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Holmium laser applications in urology

Last Updated 24 May 2009, 18:03 IST

Holmium Laser, the fast emerging advanced technology is making a mark in treatment of several Urological conditions, especially in Prostate and Urinary stone disease. HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate) has become the next frontier in managing the enlarged prostate particularly large glands and in those patients who carry a high risk due to co-existing medical problems, those on blood thinner medications, cardiac pacemakers etc.

The surgery has the benefit of negligible bleeding, complete removal of the prostatic adenoma ensures smooth recovery as well as long-term results with rare recurrences.

Holmium Laser has multiple uses not only in Urology but in other specialties as well.

Laser prostatectomy has gained acceptance amongst urologists worldwide due to its safety in treating patients with enlarged prostate. The surgery is beneficial in high-risk patients with cardiac or pulmonary compromise and with those having bleeding tendency and those on medications for heart diseases or stroke.

Medical Education Minister, Ramachandra Gowda who inaugurated the workshop said that the Institute’s medical services to the society were laudable. RG Stone Urological Research Institute has also announced free consultation and special discount packages for the senior citizens.

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(Published 24 May 2009, 18:03 IST)

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