Safety, efficacy and reliability of 180-W GreenLight laser technology for prostate vaporization: review of the literature

Purpose The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of 180-W XPS GreenLight laser technology for photoselective prostate vaporization. Patients and methods A systematic search of the electronic databases was performed. Inclusion criteria were: full-text peer-reviewed journal article, with original data analysis that evaluates the feasibility and the outcome only of 180-W XPS GL laser system. Data at baseline and during follow-up have been taken into account. Intra-operative and postoperative (functional results and complications) data were collected and analyzed. Results We found 165 articles in our research, among which only nine articles were selected (total 991 patients). A certain grade of variability is present in all the studies in terms of scientific design, sample size and methods of reporting functional results and complications. Nevertheless, a homogenous benefit for patients in terms of symptom score improvement, post-void residual volume reduction and urinary max flow rate improvement was shown. According to Clavien–Dindo classification, 292 (83.7 %) adverse events were recorded ≤ grade 2. Adverse events ≥ grade 3 were 57 (16.3 %), among which bleeding, urinary retention and residual obstructive tissue represented the wide majority. No mortality was reported. Male sexual function was poorly investigated. Conclusions The 180-W XPS GL laser technique is feasible and safe, with a remarkable clinical benefit. Long-term evidence on outcomes and complications are suitable even in the sphere of male sexuality..

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2015

Erschienen:

2015

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:33

Enthalten in:

World journal of urology - 33(2015), 5 vom: 03. Feb., Seite 599-607

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Castellan, Pietro [VerfasserIn]
Castellucci, Roberto [VerfasserIn]
Schips, Luigi [VerfasserIn]
Cindolo, Luca [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Complications
GreenLight laser 180-W XPS
Laser prostatectomy
Moxy fibers
Outcomes
Photoselective vaporization of the prostate

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© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2015

doi:

10.1007/s00345-015-1490-y

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

SPR004314131