Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the 3-year clinical outcomes and durability of photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) with the GreenLight HPS laser in the treatment of symptomatic and obstructive benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Methods: A total of 78 patients underwent PVP with the GreenLight HPS laser from October 2007 to November 2008. The baseline and treatment outcomes after surgery were evaluated 3 years later with the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality of life (QoL), maximum flow … Show more
“…Two studies reported intermediate-term outcomes with 68 and 75 patients after HPS laser vaporization of the prostate followed for 36 months [11,12]. The perioperative findings, voiding parameters, and micturition symptoms were comparable to the published data.…”
At present, high evidence data on vaporization techniques of the prostate are lacking. The data on GreenLight vaporization of the prostate are the most convincing.
“…Two studies reported intermediate-term outcomes with 68 and 75 patients after HPS laser vaporization of the prostate followed for 36 months [11,12]. The perioperative findings, voiding parameters, and micturition symptoms were comparable to the published data.…”
At present, high evidence data on vaporization techniques of the prostate are lacking. The data on GreenLight vaporization of the prostate are the most convincing.
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