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7542963

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-9-7
pubmed:abstractText
Laser prostatectomy is a recent technique that is evolving rapidly. As new techniques develop, it is important to discriminate between those that merely coagulate the prostate, those that vaporise the prostate and those that do a combination of both. Coagulation of the prostate alone results in prolonged obstruction and an increased incidence of urinary tract infection and post-operative dysuria. Vaporisation alone can result in much more rapid dis-obstruction but the procedure is relatively slow. For small prostates this is the treatment of choice. It has not been compared with transurethral incision of the prostate to date. This trial is indeed indicated. Hybrid procedures are increasing in popularity because they have the potential to combine the best aspects of both coagulation and vaporisation. There is relatively rapid coagulation of the bulk of the tissue but the vaporised channel allows more rapid dis-obstruction. This allows the patient to void more rapidly, thereby reducing the catheter time. The duration of dysuria appears to be reduced. These distinctions in the techniques of laser application and the treatment of prostatic outflow obstruction are important.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0724-4983
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
13
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
115-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
Contact laser prostatectomy.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Urology, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Drive Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial, Comparative Study