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Plasma vaporisation of the prostate: initial clinical results.
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European urology [Eur Urol] 2010 Apr; Vol. 57 (4), pp. 693-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 May 26. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Background: Laser vaporisation of the prostate has had a considerable impact in recent years. In an attempt to achieve tissue vaporisation with bipolar high-frequency generators, plasma vaporisation was recently introduced.<br />Objective: To provide the first clinical information on bipolar plasma vaporisation of the prostate for patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to bladder outlet obstruction (BOO).<br />Design, Setting, and Participants: Thirty patients were included in this prospective bicentre study.<br />Intervention: All patients underwent bipolar plasma vaporisation with a novel electrode (Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH, Hamburg, Germany).<br />Measurements: International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), bother score, maximum flow rate (Q(max)), and postvoid residual were evaluated at baseline and at the time of discharge as well as at 1, 3, and 6 mo after the intervention.<br />Results and Limitations: Mean preoperative prostate volume was 59±32 ml (range: 30-170), and mean operating time was 61±26 min (range: 20-140). Besides one reoperation (conventional transurethral prostatectomy) due to persistent obstruction, no major complication occurred intra- or postoperatively and no blood transfusion was required. Catheterisation time averaged 41±35 h (range: 18-192). Transient mild to moderate dysuria was noted in four patients (13%). At 1, 3, and 6 mo, Q(max) increased from 6.6±2.7 ml/s preoperative to 17.3±4.7 ml/s (p<0.01), 18.5±4.6 ml/s (p<0.01), and 18.1±5.0 ml/s (p<0.01), respectively. The IPSS decreased from 20.8±3.6 to 10.4±3.5 (p<0.01), 8.2±2.9 (p<0.01), and 8.1±3.1 (p<0.01), respectively. These data represent a small nonrandomised study cohort with limited follow-up.<br />Conclusions: Our initial experience indicates that bipolar plasma vaporisation might be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with LUTS due to BOO. To define the potential role of this novel technique, randomised trials with longer follow-up are mandatory.<br /> (Copyright © 2009 European Association of Urology. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Dysuria etiology
Electrosurgery adverse effects
Germany
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Prostatic Hyperplasia complications
Prostatic Hyperplasia physiopathology
Reoperation
Severity of Illness Index
Switzerland
Time Factors
Transurethral Resection of Prostate
Treatment Outcome
Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction etiology
Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction physiopathology
Urinary Catheterization
Urodynamics
Volatilization
Electrosurgery methods
Prostatic Hyperplasia surgery
Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction surgery
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1873-7560
- Volume :
- 57
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European urology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19482414
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2009.05.031