Methods |
CONTACT LASER.
Tissue effect: resection/ vaporization.|
Subjects blinded: Unclear |
Participants |
N=36 nondiabetic men, > 45 yrs old.
Country/Region: France
Mean age: 66 yrs (range 50‐77)
Race: not stated
Not available to follow‐up: 16 (44%) at 52 weeks. |
Interventions |
1. HoLRP (n=23):
Nd‐YAG laser settings; 60 watts, 2.4 kJ, 25 spd or 80 watts, 2.6 kJ, 30 spd. Mean energy delivered = 103.6 kJ.
2. TURP (n=13)
Catheter protocol: yes
Routine antibiotics (preop): not stated.
Mean average of follow‐up: |
Outcomes |
AUA; Madsen score; PUF; PV; catheter time; operation time; adverse events. |
Notes |
Inclusion criteria:
AUA >13; PUF <12 ml/s; RV <250 mls; PV <60 grams. |
Risk of bias |
Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |