Which of the following lasers is used for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia as well as urinary calculi?
Correct Answer: Ho: YAG laser
Description: The holmium: YAG Laser is excellent for stone fragmentation and tissue ablation and is now the most popular system in use." - Smith's Urology Both Ho: YAG & Nd: YAG laser systems can be used for BPH, but only Ho:YAG is used for stone fragmentation. For BPH, Ho:YAG is preferred over Nd:YAG. Ref : Cambell's Urology 8/e p3393
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