Abstract
The experience of laser hyperthermia in our urological clinic is reported. The treatment was performed in 3 cases of urethral tumor, one of urethral caruncle, one of bladder carcinoma specimen after total cystectomy and one of penile carcinoma.
A new type of ceramic tip was inserted into the tumor and Nd-YAG laser beam was irradiated with one watt of energy for 20 minutes The area 7mm distant from the tip was adjusted to the temperature of 42 to 43°C.
Macroscopic and histological examination showed an excellent antitumor effect in 2 cases of urethral tumor and one of penile carcinoma. This new modality of treatment seems to be applicable for multidisciplinary treatment of urogenital carcinoma.
