title: Second-generation delivery systems for laser prostatic ablation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Costello
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Shaffer
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Crowe
mesh_terms: 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