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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. Photoselective vaporization for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Ontario Health Technology Assessment Series (OHTAS) 13(2). 2013

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.

Subject indexing assigned by CRD

Laser Therapy; Prostatic Hyperplasias

English

Canada

Ontario

An English language summary is available.

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10/01/2014