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The laser used to destroy small recurrent bladder tumors is the:

Option 1: Nd:YAG
Option 2: CO2
Option 3: Argon
Option 4: Holmium

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The laser used to destroy small recurrent bladder tumors is the Option 1: Nd:YAG

What is the Nd:YAG laser?

This type of laser is used to cut (divide) membranes in the eye that have become thickened after cataract surgery this happens fairly often and is easily treated. It is also used to treat certain types of glaucoma.

The treatment is very effective for these conditions.The Nd:YAG laser, is commonly used in urology for the treatment of bladder tumors. This laser emits a high-energy beam of light that can be precisely focused on the tumor, allowing for targeted destruction of the abnormal tissue.

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