Carson Tahoe Health is among the first in the Northern Nevada region to utilize the Olympus Soltive⢠SuperPulsed Laser System in urology procedures. Soltive is an elegant new laser technology that enables physicians to deliver quicker and more efficient kidney stone removal and the treatment of enlarged prostates, which often translates to shorter procedural times and less patient discomfort.
âOne of our goals is to bring better healthcare home,â says Allen Fink, D.O., Carson Tahoe Health Vice President & Chief Medical Officer. âThis improved laser technology will allow our physicians to more effectively treat patients experiencing painful stones and enlarged prostates. And, instead of traveling for advanced care, you can now receive advanced treatment here â right in your backyard.âOver the past 30 years, the U.S. has seen an upward trend in the prevalence of kidney stones, a crystalized particle formed when chemicals in urine concentrate, among Americ