Application of a high power diode laser (810 nm) for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: Theoretical and experimental analysis

Bahman Anvari, Massoud Motamedi, Mariela Pow-Sang, Marcellus LaHaye, Eduardo Orihuela, Steven L. Jacques, Sohi Rastegar

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Abstract

This paper examines the potential effectiveness of a high power, 810 nm diode laser in inducing thermal coagulation of prostatic tissue. A theoretical study is performed to compare the effectiveness of the diode laser with the currently used Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm) for prostate coagulation. Transurethral diode laser irradiation in a canine model is also performed to examine the efficacy of inducing thermal coagulation in vivo. Model results show that comparable tissue effects can be obtained with both diode and Nd:YAG lasers. The in vivo results indicate that considerable amount of coagulation necrosis of prostatic tissue can be induced by the high power diode laser.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)76-83
Number of pages8
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2129
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2 1994
Externally publishedYes
EventLasers in Urology 1994 - Los Angeles, United States
Duration: Jan 23 1994Jan 29 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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