title: Andrological implications of visual laser ablation of prostate (VLAP).
abstract: 300 VLAP procedures are reported with no mortality and very little morbidity. The results are comparable to TURP with lower incidence of impotence, preservation of ejaculation, little blood loss, less chance of scarring and higher acceptance of the public undergo a laser procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York, USA.
authors.forename: A I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Hashmat
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004542:Ejaculation; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010410:Penile Erection; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery; D012723:Sex