Endoscopic YAG laser coagulation for early prostate cancer

This paper describes the extended endoscopic treatment of early prostate cancer. A 'radical' TURP under ultrasound control leaves residual prostatic capsule 6 mm or less in depth. If the resected tissue includes prostatic cancer (© (1991) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.