Advanced Laser Uro-Surgerical Procedures
2026-06-02
Among the surgical operations and interventional procedures within the specialty of Dr. Ahmed Al-Shal (Professor of Kidney and Urinary Tract Endoscopy and Consultant in Laser Urological Surgery and Advanced Prostate Surgery at the Kidney and Urology Center of Mansoura University) "Laser Uro-Surgical Procedures".. These procedures utilize surgical lasers, particularly the Holmium Laser, to treat urinary tract issues and prostate diseases. These operations include: ◀️ Laser Lithotripsy for breaking down urinary tract stones, where the relative advantage of the laser in fragmenting stones is evident when using a Flexible Ureteroscope, allowing access to all kidney pockets and treating and breaking stones in the most challenging areas of the urinary tract. ◀️ Laser enucleation and vaporization of the prostate in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). ◀️ Limited resection of urinary tract tumors via the urethra using Laser TURBT. ◀️ Treatment of strictures and obstructions of the ureters and urethra using Laser Urethrotomy, Laser Endo-Ureterotomy, and Laser Endo-Pyelotomy.
