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Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:55 pm


Laser Treatments

Interstitial Laser Coagulation

Interstitial laser coagulation is often performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. The Indigo LaserOptic Treatment® System uses a cystoscope through which a fiberoptic probe is directly introduced into the prostate. Heat energy is conducted through the probe for 3 minutes and quickly coagulates the obstructing prostate tissue. The process can be repeated to treat another area in the prostate, as determined by the physician. ...Read the full article

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