| Literature DB >> 12806380 |
W D Dunsmuir1, J P McFarlane, A Tan, C Dowling, J Downie, J Kourambas, S Donnellan, N Redgrave, R Fletcher, M Frydenberg, C Love.
Abstract
The Gyrus system uses bipolar electrocautery with saline irrigation to vaporize prostatic tissue and is compared to transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in a randomized prospective study with 1 y follow-up. Outcomes measured were fluid absorption, blood loss, period of catheterization, hospital stay, symptom scores, quality of life, flow rates, and post-void residual volumes at 3, 6, and 12 months. All measured parameters were similar, although re-catheterization rates were higher (30% vs 5%) in the Gyrus group. Clot evacuation rates were higher in the TURP group (19% vs 0%). The Gyrus device is safe and produces results that are similar to TURP at 1 y.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12806380 DOI: 10.1038/sj.pcan.4500631
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis ISSN: 1365-7852 Impact factor: 5.554