Daycase transurethral incision of the prostate using the holmium:YAG laser: initial experience

1 March 1997

journal article
Published by Wiley in British Journal of Urology

Vol. 79 (3) , 383-384
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1464-410x.1997.07013.x

Abstract

Objective To ascertain whether the holmium:YAG laser can be used for transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP), without the need for post‐operative catheterization. Patients and methods The study comprised 100 men with symptomatic bladder outlet obstruction and clinically benign glands (Results Ninety‐seven men voided successfully on the day of the procedure. The mean IPSS, flow rate and residual urine volume were all significantly improved at the time of review. Six patients developed a urinary tract infection post‐operatively and eight men reported retrograde ejaculation. Conclusion The holmium:YAG laser facilitates a bloodless TUIP thus avoiding catheterization, allowing the procedure to be carried out as a day case.

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