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01-06-2007 | Editorial

Lasers in urology

Authors: T. R. W. Herrmann, A. J. Gross

Published in: World Journal of Urology | Issue 3/2007

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In contrast to other technical developments, it was understood at an early stage that lasers would be of great help for medical purposes and the medical society embraced this new tool instantly. Interestingly, the typically destructive feature of laser technology was not the original focus. This lay in the area of reconstructive potential and was therefore used in ophthalmology for retina repair. In contrast to almost all other technical developments a sharing of knowledge between physicians and scientists took place from the very beginning. …

Title: Lasers in urology
Authors: T. R. W. Herrmann
A. J. Gross
Publication date: 01-06-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: World Journal of Urology / Issue 3/2007
Print ISSN: 0724-4983
Electronic ISSN: 1433-8726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-007-0188-1

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