A method of laser-assisted prostatectomy which is based on the use of special laseroscope with continuous flow of the flushing and cooling liquid is provided. The method consists of inserting the above laseroscope into the patient's urethra with the laser fiber tip positioned at the prostate gland area,...http://www.google.ca/patents/US5320617?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5320617 - Method of laser-assisted prostatectomy and apparatus for carrying out the method