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ArticleInternational urology and nephrology2012

Sexual function outcome following photoselective vaporisation of the prostate.

Tania A Hossack, Henry H Woo

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Article in International urology and nephrology, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Management of large prostatic adenoma: Lasers versus bipolar transurethral resection of prostate.Indian journal of urology : IJU : journal of the Urological Society of India · 2013
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2 authors.

Tania A HossackSydney Adventist Hospital Clinical School, University of Sydney, PO Box 5017, Wahroonga, NSW 2076, Australia.
Henry H Woo

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThere is little reported on sexual functional outcome following photoselective vaporisation of the prostate using the 120 W lithium triborate laser.

objectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate changes in sexual function at 3 and 12 months following PVP. MATERIAL AND

methodsThe primary outcome measures were changes in voiding parameters and changes in erectile function in the international index of erectile function (IIEF-5). Change in erectile function was defined as mild (<5 IIEF points) or major (≥5 points).

resultsResults found that 75% of men had an IIEF-5 < 17 at baseline. At 3 months, the mean post-operative IIEF-5 score was unchanged compared to baseline (P = 0.13). A major decline in erectile function was seen in 12.4 and 24% of men at 3 and 12 months, respectively, and a major improvement in erectile function was seen in 8.3 and 6% at 3 and 12 months, respectively. There was no correlation in change in erectile function with urinary function, quality of life and loss of emission on orgasm. Loss of emission on orgasm was reported in 65% of respondents.

conclusionSignificant changes in erectile function are observed following PVP although a cause and effect relationship remains unclear.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overErectile DysfunctionFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceLaser TherapyMaleMiddle AgedNew South WalesPostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesProstatic HyperplasiaQuality of LifeSexual Behavior

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