[Clinical analysis of laser prostatectomy].
OBJECTIVE
To study the effect of laser prostatectomy for benign hypertrophy of prostate by transurethral noncontact laser ablation.


METHODS
204 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia were treated by transurethral noncontact laser ablation.


RESULTS
163 patients resumed urination in a week, and 37 in two weeks. Four patients were treated by open procedure. Patients were followed up for 14 months. Symptomatic scores (I-PSS) exceeded the middle rank in 90% patients and the maximum urinary flow rate was 89%.


CONCLUSIONS
It is an effective method for adjusting the strength, direction, range and frequency of laser to prevent bleeding, perforation and long-term urethral stricture.
Xue
J
J
Department of Urology, Anzhen Hospital of Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100029.
Zhuang
H
H
Wang
J
J
Zhao
T
T
Liu
J
J
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery*; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate / Q000379:methods*