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Short- and long-term risks of photoselective laser vaporization of the prostate: a population-based comparison with transurethral resection of the prostate.

Alisa SalmivalliOtto O EttalaPertti NurminenPekka KinnalaPeter J BoströmVille Kytö
Published in: Annals of medicine (2023)
PVP is associated with lower postoperative bleeding risk but higher long-term reoperation risk than TURP. Patients with high bleeding risk and a low likelihood of needing reoperation appear most suitable for laser vaporization.KEY MESSAGEPVP is associated with lower postoperative bleeding risk but higher long-term reoperation risk than TURP. PVP appears an attractive treatment option, especially for patients with high bleeding risk and a low likelihood of needing a reoperation.
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