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Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate

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GreenLight laser photoselective vaporization of the prostate represents a minimally invasive alternative to other endoscopic and open procedures for the treatment of symptomatic bladder outlet obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. This treatment compares favorably with historical procedures in regard to efficacy and complications, and it offers advantages over these procedures in regard to length of hospital stay, postoperative catheterization, and ability to treat patients on anticoagulants. GreenLight laser photoselective vaporization of the prostate can be done through a variety of techniques and has a relatively short learning curve.

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Paolone, D.R., Williams, D.H. (2015). Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate. In: Best, S., Nakada, S. (eds) Minimally Invasive Urology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1317-6_16

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