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                                                                    Exhibit 20.1

LASERSCOPE COMPLETES PRIVATE FINANCING

     SAN JOSE, Calif.-- Jan. 18, 2000--Laserscope (Nasdaq:LSCP - news) today
announced that it completed a private placement of common stock providing net
proceeds to the Company of approximately $1.8 million. The placement to
accredited investors was managed by Taglich Brothers, D'Amadeo, Wagner &
Company, Incorporated.

     Laserscope designs, manufactures, sells and services on a worldwide basis
an advanced line of medical laser systems and related energy delivery devices
for the office, outpatient surgical center, and hospital markets. More
information about Laserscope can be found on the Company's Web Site at
www.laserscope.com.

     Except for historical information presented, the matters discussed in this
announcement may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. These risks are detailed from time to time in the Company's
public disclosure filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC). Copies of Laserscope's most recent forms 10K and 10Q are available upon
request from its Investor Relations Department.

Contact:

     Laserscope
     Richard Wood, IR/Media or
     Dennis LaLumandiere, Financial, 408/943-0636