Safety and Efficacy of the Potassium-Titanyl-Phosphate Laser and Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

[摘要] The currently commercially available 80-W potassium-titanyl-phosphate laser used for photoselective vaporization of the prostate in men with lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a safe and effective therapeutic alternative for a wide spectrum of prostate sizes and configurations. Efficacy data from multicenter prospective studies, comparative studies against other interventions, and single-center long-term outcomes suggest the efficacy to be at least equivalent to that of transurethral resection of the prostate, with a very good safety profile. New technological developments promise to further enhance the utility of this laser for application in BPH and urology.

[学科分类] 基础医学

[关键词] Benign prostatic hyperplasia;Lower urinary tract symptoms;Laser prostatectomy;Potassium-titanyl-phosphate laser;Photoselective vaporization of the prostate