title: Photoselective vaporization for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
abstract: (1) In photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), laser energy is used to vaporize prostatic tissue rapidly and bloodlessly. (2) Studies suggest that PVP performs well in the short term. (3) Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and longterm follow-up are required to determine PVP's place in the management of BPH.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Murtagh
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Foerster
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002170:Canada; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D018795:Device Approval; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods