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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Visual laser ablation of the prostate for patients with acute urinary retention
Visual laser ablation of the prostate for patients with acute urinary retention
 
Subject : Urology 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of visual laser ablation of the prostate (VLAP) and bladder neck incision in the treatment of patients with acute urinary retention secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty-three patients (mean age 62 years, range 50-80) with acute urinary retention due to BPH were treated in a prospective trial of VLAP (using a neodymium: YAG laser) with bladder neck incision carried out using the KTP laser. Patients were assessed before and after treatment using the American Urological Association symptom score, prostate volume and peak urinary flow rates. RESULTS: There was a significant and durable objective improvement in measured urinary flow rates and a subjective improvement of symptoms, with minimal morbidity. CONCLUSION: VLAP is a promising alternative treatment for patients with acute urinary retention secondary to BPH 
ISSN : 0007-1331 
Journal Name : British Journal of Urology 
Volume : 78 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1417 AH
1996 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Friday, April 1, 2011 

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حسن فارسيFarsi, Hasan ResearcherDoctorate 

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