Overview
This is a prospective data collection of subjects using blude diode laser for the treatment of BPH.
Description
This is a prospective single-arm study evaluating the outcome of blue diode laser vaporization. The energy from a 450nm blue laser vaporization will be used for the treatment of BPH. The study period for each patient is 1 year. Recruited subjects will then be followed up at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months after operation. Blood tests, urine tests, ultrasound for prostate volume assessment, uroflowmetry and the same set of questionnaires will be performed again during follow-up for assessing the clinical progress. Any adverse event and unplanned admission will also be documented.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male ≥ 50 years
- Symptomatic BPH
Exclusion Criteria:
- Additional procedure is needed e.g. cystolithotripsy, orchidectomy etc2. Known Ca prostate patients
- Patients with history of TURP
- Known Urethral stricture / Bladder stone / Hypercontractile bladder
- Known neurological diseases which may affect bladder function (e.g. Parkinsonism, stroke) 6. Contraindicated to undergo TURP (e.g. not fit for GA/SA, active urinary tract infection, fail to be placed in lithotomy position, uncorrectable coagulopathy, antiplatelet or anticoagulant which cannot be stopped)