ABSTRACT
Objectives: Prospective evaluation and experience of high power diode, 980nm diode laser for bladder outlet obstruction due to enlarged prostate
Methods: Total of 50 patients were included in the study. International prostate symptom score, quality of life, international index of erectile function-5, prostate specific antigen and prostate volume were compared with values at three months and six months postoperatively
Results: At the end of three months of postoperative period, the mean +/- SD international prostate symptom score decreased significantly from 20.83 +/- 3.77 to 9.23 +/- 2.79 [p=0.0001]. The mean maximal flow rate increased significantly from 8.23 +/- 2.12 to 18.56 +/- 5.09 ml per sec [p=0.0001]. Quality of life score changed considerably as compared to baseline. There was no deterioration in erectile function according to the international index of erectile function-5 short form
Conclusion: The high power diode laser provides significant improvements in International Prostate Symptom Score and the maximal flow rate with low morbidity