YOKNEAM, Israel, Jan. 15 -- Lumenis Ltd. and Boston Scientific Corp. have extended their distribution agreement to include Lumenis' holmium lasers and accessories in Japan. The agreement relates to Lumenis' Versa Pulse holmium lasers and accessories, which are used to treat a variety of urological disorders, including stone disease (kidney, ureteral and bladder). 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