Evaluation of learning curves for contact laser vaporization of the prostate using the 980 nm diode laser for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Jun Furumido,
Nariaki Ozaki,
Yasukuni Matsugase
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesWe investigated the background of patients who underwent contact laser vaporization of the prostate (CVP) surgery and the learning curve of the operators.MethodsA total of 207 patients who underwent CVP surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia between August 2018 and March 2023 were included in this study. Patient background, perioperative results, pre‐ and postoperative urinary flow tests, and complications were collected retrospectively.ResultsWe enrolled 12 doctors who were divided into expert (fi… Show more
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