title: KTP photoselective laser vaporization of the prostate: indications, procedure, and nursing implications.
abstract: Over the past decade, there has been a concerted effort to surgically relieve the bladder outlet obstructive symptoms in men with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) by using a laser. Recent improvements in laser technology have led to the development of promising new treatment modalities. The potassium-titanyl-phosphate photoselective laser vaporization of the prostate procedure effectively vaporizes the obstructing prostatic adenoma in a 1-day surgery procedure. Current results show that this procedure provides a feasible option for men seeking long-term relief of bladder outlet obstructive symptoms due to BPH.
authors.affiliation: Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Disorder Center, Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, San Antonio, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Nancy McFadin
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Mueller
authors.forename: Edward J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Mueller
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D016272:Occupational Health; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D010710:Phosphates; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014025:Titanium; D014563:Urodynamics
chemical_list: D010710:Phosphates; C064806:potassium titanylphosphate; D014025:Titanium