Visual laser ablation of the prostate for patients with acute urinary retention

被引:8
作者
Farsi, HMA
机构
来源
BRITISH JOURNAL OF UROLOGY | 1996年 / 78卷 / 01期
关键词
prostate; laser; urinary retention;
D O I
10.1046/j.1464-410X.1996.03717.x
中图分类号
R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of visual laser ablation of the prostate (VLAP) and bladder neck incision in the treatment of patients with acute urinary retention secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Patients and methods Twenty-three patients (mean age 62 years, range 50-80) with acute urinary retention due to BPH were treated in a prospective trial of VLAP (using a neodymium:YAG laser) with bladder neck incision carried out using the KTP laser. Patients were assessed before and after treatment using the American Urological Association symptom score, prostate volume and peak urinary flow rates. Results There was a significant and durable objective improvement in measured urinary flow rates and a subjective improvement of symptoms, with minimal morbidity. Conclusion VLAP is a promising alternative treatment for patients with acute urinary retention secondary to BPH.
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