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01-06-2007 | Topic Paper

Technical aspects of lasers in urology

Authors: Heinrich -O. Teichmann, Thomas R. Herrmann, Thorsten Bach

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

Abstract

During the course of history a variety of laser principles have been introduced in surgery. Some erroneous developments probably could have been kept out of the market place if not for the magic which accompanies the acronym LASER and with more understanding for the underlying principles governing the process when light meets tissue. The interaction of light with tissue is exemplified on the basis of natural body chromophores when compared with available lasers at different wavelengths and operational modes. Furthermore the meaning of fibre flexibility and durability is elucidated.

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Title: Technical aspects of lasers in urology
Authors: Heinrich -O. Teichmann
Thomas R. Herrmann
Thorsten Bach
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/s00345-007-0184-5

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