[Review of literature concerning the use of laser treatment for symptomatic BPH].
Even if transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) today remains the referential surgery in the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the last decade has seen the emergence of considerable improvements in light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) technology. Better understanding of the interaction between the different wavelengths of these lasers and tissue has enabled the development of new and promising types of treatment. This article, through a review of published literature, attempts first of all to retrace the history of this technique in the treatment of symptomatic BPH and then goes on to give an update on results and new aspects of the different types of laser used.
Fourmarier
M
M
Service d'urologie, centre hospitalier d'Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, France.
Azzouzi
A-R
AR
Robert
G
G
Saussine
C
C
Devonec
M
M
Haillot
O
O
Ballereau
C
C
Lukacs
B
B
de la Taille
A
A
D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery*