Photoselective vaporization of prostate for the treatment of very elderly patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia / 中华全科医师杂志
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
;
(6): 412-413, 2009.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-392562
ABSTRACT
A total of 156 elderly patients (aged ≥ 70 years) with symptomatic bladder outlet obstruction as a result of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) underwent trmsurethral photoselective vaporization (PVP). Pre- or post-operative urine flow rate, residual urine volume level, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and quality of life (QOL) score were recorded. Our data showed that maximum urine flow rate and residual urine volume were improved at 1, 12, 24, and 36 months following the treatment. There was statistically significant difference in IPSS and QOL when the intervention was considered (P < 0. 05). PVP might be a treatment of choice for high-risk elderly patients with obstructive BPH.
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Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
Year:
2009
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