Department of Urology, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.
Ther Adv Urol. 2011 Apr;3(2):81-9. doi: 10.1177/1756287211400494.
The world's first laser was developed by Theodore Maiman in 1960. Over the course of the past five decades, this technology has evolved into a highly specialized entity, also finding a niche market in the field of urology. Lasers obtained from various lasing mediums producing amplified light of different wavelengths have been tested for urological applications. Today, these lasers are most commonly used in the surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia and as intracorporeal lithotripters. Other uses include ablation of various urologic tumors and incising strictures of the upper- and lower urinary tract. A continuous process of evolution of this technology is taking place, resulting in surgical lasers becoming ever safer, more effective, and more affordable.
世界上第一台激光器是由西奥多·梅曼于 1960 年研发的。在过去的五十年中，这项技术已经发展成为一个高度专业化的实体，也在泌尿科领域找到了一个利基市场。各种激光介质产生的放大光，其波长不同，已经在泌尿科应用中进行了测试。如今，这些激光器最常用于良性前列腺增生的手术治疗和作为体内碎石器。其他用途包括消融各种泌尿科肿瘤和切开上尿路和下尿路的狭窄。这项技术正在不断发展，使得手术激光器变得更加安全、有效和经济实惠。
