[8] Photo-selective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP) with the 180-W GreenLight XPS laser, single-centre experience in high-risk patients

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the 180-W GreenLight XPS laser for treating high-risk patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and to assess patient’s satisfaction with treatment. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 44 high-risk patients who underwent PVP with the 180-W GreenLight XPS laser performed by a single surgeon between November 2013 and December 2016, with a follow-up of ⩾1 year. High-risk patients were classified as those who had at least one of the following: on anticoagulant therapy, urinary retention, or prostate size of >100 mL. Preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative, and long-term satisfaction were recorded. Results In all, 44 patients were included in the study. The mean (range) age was 69.9 (55–88) years. All patients had at least one high-risk factor. In all, 30 patients had urinary retention, 12 had ischaemic heart disease on anticoagulant therapy, the mean (range) prostate size was 111.5 (40–250) mL, 20 patients had a prostate size of P Conclusion PVP with 180-W GreenLight XPS laser is an effective and safe modality of treatment in high-risk patients with BPH whatever the size of the prostate. Prospective randomised controlled studies with more patients are needed to further confirm these results.