Partial prostatectomy using Nd:YAG laser for the management of canine prostate carcinoma (AGGREGATION CH 4)

Abstract

The Nd:YAG surgical laser is used for a subtotal prostatectomy in a pilot study on 4 normal dogs and a clinical trial of 8 patients with prostate carcinoma (PCA). Prostate tissue is resected, preserving prostate capsule, urethra, and dorsal portion of the prostate containing important nerves and vessels, aiming to maintain urinary continence. Additional treatment of patients with PCA consists of local administration of IL-2 and systemic treatment with meloxicam.