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Published: July 19, 2006
Surgeon treats enlarged prostate with laser system
By Jim Killackey
An Oklahoma City doctor is using the newest medical laser system to treat enlarged prostates, and prevent kidney failures, bladder stones and other urological difficulties in men.

Dr. Carson Wong treats “Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,” also known as an enlarged prostate, with a new surgical laser device.

An enlarged prostate is the most common men’s health problem, affecting about half of all men...

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