Korean J Urol.  1998 Sep;39(9):885-889.

A Comparative Study of Visual Laser Ablation of the Prostate(VLAP) and Interstitial Laser Coagulation(ILC) in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

PURPOSE: Comparing with transurethral resection, laser therapy is a non-invasive, safe and erective treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) and there are several types of treatment mode. Hence, we tried to compare the safety and efficacy of visual laser ablation of prostate(VLAP) and interstitial laser coagulation(ILC) in BPH.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
60 BPH patients who were treated with VLAP or ILC were enrolled in this study The treatment efficacy was assessed using a International Prostate Symptom Score(IPSS), urinary flow rates, post-void residual urinary volume and prostate volume.
RESULTS
At mean 12 months later, subjective symptoms and oblective findings were significantly improved with minimal complications and there were no difference between VLAP and ILC. But there were differences in total energy, operation time and post-operative recovery period between two groups
CONCLUSIONS
Our results indicate that laser treatments are effective alternative for BPH but further estimation for the amount and delivery system of energy is needed.

Keyword

Laser; Benign prostatic hyperplasia

MeSH Terms

Humans
Laser Therapy*
Prostate
Prostatic Hyperplasia*
Transurethral Resection of Prostate
Treatment Outcome
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