title: [Transurethral laser prostatectomy: report of 200 cases].
abstract: From August 1988 to May 1993, 200 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) were treated by transurethral laser prostatectomy (TULP) in our hospital. 165 patients were followed up for 6 months to 4.5 years and the results showed excellent effect in 128 cases, improved 32 cases, the total effectiveness was 97%. TULP, a safe and effective therapy for BPH, have more wide operative indication range but it is not suitable for patients with carcinoma of prostate.
authors.affiliation: Beijing Anzhen Hospital.
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: X M
authors.initials: XM
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Yao
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery