KTP photoselective laser vaporization of the prostate: indications, procedure, and nursing implications.
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.
Mueller
Nancy McFadin
NM
Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Disorder Center, Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Mueller
Edward J
EJ
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
D010710:Phosphates; C064806:potassium titanylphosphate; D014025:Titanium