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Changes in Erectile Function after Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate with a 120-W GreenLight High-Performance System Laser: 2-Year Follow-Up
The World Journal of Men's Health ; : 156-162, 2017.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-222838
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To evaluate the impact of photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) with a 120-W GreenLight high-performance system on erectile function in a 2-year follow-up study. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

One hundred seventy-seven patients who underwent PVP during 2008 to 2012 were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were divided into 5 groups according to their preoperative 5-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) scores Group I (IIEF-5 5~7, n=28), II (IIEF-5 8~11, n=47), III (IIEF-5 12~16, n=43), IV (IIEF-5 17~21, n=34), and V (IIEF-5 22~25, n=25). The patients were assessed before surgery and 6, 12, and 24 months after the PVP. Their International Prostate Symptom Score/quality of life, maximum urinary flow rate/post-void residual urine volume, and IIEF-5 scores were measured at each visit.

RESULTS:

The mean age and presence of hypertension were significantly different among the 5 groups. Perioperative parameters and postoperative complication rates showed no statistical differences. After PVP, voiding parameters were significantly improved in all the groups and sustained during the 2-year follow-up. The postoperative IIEF-5 scores fell slightly overall, while group V showed the largest significant deterioration. In multivariate analysis, body mass index (BMI) was the only independent predictor of decreased erectile function after PVP.

CONCLUSIONS:

Erectile function declined in all the groups after PVP, with the most extensive deterioration observed in patients with normal erectile function preoperatively. Preoperative BMI was the only independent risk factor for a meaningful decrease in erectile function after PVP.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Postoperative Complications / Prostate / Prostatic Hyperplasia / Volatilization / Body Mass Index / Multivariate Analysis / Retrospective Studies / Risk Factors / Follow-Up Studies / Laser Therapy Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: The World Journal of Men's Health Year: 2017 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Postoperative Complications / Prostate / Prostatic Hyperplasia / Volatilization / Body Mass Index / Multivariate Analysis / Retrospective Studies / Risk Factors / Follow-Up Studies / Laser Therapy Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: The World Journal of Men's Health Year: 2017 Type: Article