[Laser treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia]

Nord Med. 1997 Mar;112(3):89-92.
[Article in Norwegian]

Abstract

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has been the gold standard for BPH for over 50 years. For the last five years laser treatment of BPH has been developed as a new modality. The principles of laser surgery and the options available in clinical practice today are outlined. A survey of indications, patient selection, results and complications are given based on the authors' own experience and reports from the international literature.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Local
  • Anesthesia, Spinal
  • Conscious Sedation
  • Humans
  • Laser Coagulation
  • Laser Therapy / methods*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Care
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Prostatectomy / methods*
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / surgery*