Second-generation delivery systems for laser prostatic ablation.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the effectiveness of a second-generation laser delivery system (Side-Fire) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).


METHODS
Thirty-three patients with documented BPH were treated and evaluated pre- and post-operatively with a follow-up period of twelve to thirty-six weeks.


RESULTS
There was marked improvement demonstrated at three months post lasing in all patient outcome parameters (symptom score, flow rate, and post-void residual volume) using the new Side-Fire right-angled delivery system.


CONCLUSIONS
Side-Fire catheter laser ablation therapy produces an excellent transition zone ablation in established BPH.
Costello
A J
AJ
Department of Urology, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Shaffer
B S
BS
Crowe
H R
HR
D000368:Aged; D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors