[Transurethral laser prostatectomy: report of 200 cases].
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.
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Beijing Anzhen Hospital.
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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