Sexual outcome following photoselective vaporization of the prostate: Is there enough evidence?

摘要

Several procedures have become available for the minimally invasive treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Each has specific features and variable outcomes. Potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) has gained attention as a promising treatment option for BPH because it offers an efficient and bloodless procedure [1 ] with a short learning curve. Its wide acceptance among practicing urologists has been widely recognized [2].