Table 5.
Six-month resource utilization associated with TURP and PVP
| Cases N (%) | TURP | PVP | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recatherizations | 3 (17%) | 12 (9%) | 0.537 |
| Repeat or cross-over procedures | 1 (4.1%) | 1 PVP, 4 TURP (3.6 %) | 0.886 |
| Emergency department Visits | 1 (6%) | 15 (11%) | 0.318 |
| Related admissions (other than procedure) | 0 (0%) | 3 (2%) | 0.469 |
| Additional physicians visits | 7 (39%) | 69 (49%) | 0.068 |
| Diagnostic tests/procedures | 2 (11%) | 44 (36%) | 0.020 |
TURP: transurethral resection of the prostate; PVP: photoselective vaporization of the prostate.