Photoselective vaporization for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Bowen JM, Whelan JP, Hopkins RB, Burke N, Woods EA, McIsaac GP, O'Reilly DJ, Xie F, Sehatzadeh S, Levin L, Mathew SP, Patterson LL, Goeree R, Tarride J-E
Record ID 32014000046
English
Authors' recommendations:
For men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to an enlarged prostate, a laser treatment called
photoselective vaporization of the prostate (or PVP) is just as effective as surgery. PVP does not require
an overnight stay in the hospital for most men, and it costs almost $1,000 less. This report describes the
results of a study that collected information about treatment outcomes, quality of life, and health care use
related to PVP and surgery in Ontario.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.hqontario.ca/portals/0/Documents/eds/full-report-pvp-130812-en.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Laser Therapy
Contact
Organisation Name:
Health Quality Ontario
Contact Address:
Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5
Contact Name:
EDSinfo@hqontario.ca
Contact Email:
OH-HQO_hta-reg@ontariohealth.ca
Copyright:
Health Quality Ontario
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