Manfred Wirth
Germany
Research Article
Long-Term Results of Interstitial Laser Coagulation for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Obstruction
Author(s): Stefan Zastrow, Sven Oehlschlaeger, Michael Froehner, Steffen Leike, Vladimir Novotny and Manfred WirthStefan Zastrow, Sven Oehlschlaeger, Michael Froehner, Steffen Leike, Vladimir Novotny and Manfred Wirth
Objectives: Long term data on the outcome of interstitial laser coagulation for the treatment of sub vesical obstruction due to benign prostatic enlargement have been rarely published. Our long-term outcome data are presented and the technique of interstitial laser coagulation is critically evaluated.
Methods: We carried out an evaluation of the outcome of consecutive interstitial laser coagulation procedures between 1999 and 2004. Follow-up was done by questionnaires sent to the outpatient urologists and by telephone interviews of patients.
Results: 68 patients were treated with ILC. Follow up was available for 66 patients (97%). Mean follow up was 41 months, 40 of 66 patients have been voiding spontaneously after ILC treatment (61%). Mean residual urine volume of these patients at the time of follow up was 25 ml .. View More»
