Re: Chen et al.: Preliminary results of prostate vaporization in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia by using a 200-w high-intensity laser (Urology 2010;75:658-663).

摘要

We have thus far been comfortable using conventional monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and immensely satisfied with the results. The results of this study by Chien-Hsu Chen et al, and an earlier one show that the diode laser may be a promising alternative to TURP and other laser technologies. We respond to this study after having recently used the diode laser at lower power (120 W) setting in 3 cases with a demonstration machine. Our results were not ideal because of the inevitable learning curve for the new technology but we did experience a few technical intraoperative problems unrelated to our inexperience that we would like to share with our readers.