The aim of this study is to compare medical efficacy and cost effectiveness of two surgical options for obstructive BPH management : transurethral resection of the prostate with photo selective vaporization of the prostate using the high powered 532nm laser.
The aim of this study is to compare medical efficacy and cost effectiveness of two surgical options for obstructive BPH management : transurethral resection of the prostate with photo selective vaporization of the prostate using the high powered 532nm laser. Patients were randomized in two groups after inclusion. Perioperative data were collected, and follow-up was conducted for one month.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
142
Hôpital TENON - Service d'Urologie
Paris, France
Hospital stay
Time frame: end of hospitalization
Clinical symptoms at 1-yr follow-up evaluated with usual objective and subjective parameters
Time frame: at one year
Rate of complication needing re-hospitalisation or reintervention
Time frame: from the surgical procedure until one year follow-up
Risk of ignoring a localized prostate cancer needing a curative management.
Time frame: at one year
Total and post-operative costs during follow-up.
Time frame: from the surgical procedure until one year follow-up
Evaluation of side effects during follow-up.
Time frame: from the surgical procedure until one year follow-up
Patient satisfaction
Time frame: during follow up
Evaluation of quality of life
Time frame: during follow up
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