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Title: Optimising patient outcomes with photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP): a review.
Austin Authors: Pascoe, Claire;Ow, Darren;Perera, Marlon ;Woo, Henry H;Jack, Gregory S ;Lawrentschuk, Nathan
Affiliation: Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
Department of Surgery, Austin Health, The University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Sydney Adventist Hospital Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Young Urology Researchers Organisation (YURO), Melbourne, Australia
Issue Date: Jul-2017
Publication information: Translational andrology and urology 2017; 6(Suppl 2): S133-S141
Abstract: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common pathology causing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and may significantly impact quality of life. While transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) remains the gold standard treatment, there are many evolving technologies that are gaining popularity. Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) is one such therapy which has been shown to be non-inferior to TURP. We aimed to review the literature and discuss factors to optimise patient outcomes in the setting of PVP for BPH. A comprehensive search of the electronic databases, including MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science and The Cochrane Library was performed on articles published after the year 2000. After exclusion, a total of 38 papers were included for review. The evolution of higher powered device has enabled men with larger prostates and those on oral anticoagulation to undergo safely and successfully PVP. Despite continued oral anticoagulation in patients undergoing PVP, the risk of bleeding may be minimised with 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor (5-ARI) therapy however further studies are required. Pre-treatment with 5-ARI's does not hinder the procedure however more studies are required to demonstrate a reliable benefit. Current data suggests that success and complication rate is largely influenced by the experience of the operator. Post-operative erectile dysfunction is reported in patients with previously normal function following PVP, however those with a degree of erectile dysfunction pre-operatively may see improvement with alleviation of LUTS.
URI: https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/18464
DOI: 10.21037/tau.2017.05.14
ORCID: 0000-0001-8553-5618
0000-0002-1138-6389
Journal: Translational andrology and urology
PubMed URL: 28791232
ISSN: 2223-4691
Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
outcomes
photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP)
prostate
sexual function
urinary function
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