Abstract | PURPOSE: MATERIALS AND METHODS: A biodegradable spiral stent was inserted into the prostatic urethra in 22 patients immediately after visual laser ablation of the prostate. Uroflowmetry, measurement of residual urine volume, urine culture, cystoscopy and assessment of symptomatic improvement were done before, and 1, 3 and 6 months after visual laser ablation of the prostate. RESULTS: All 22 patients voided freely on day 1 or 2 after visual laser ablation of the prostate. However, 4 patients later had urinary retention due to a short spiral or too rapid spiral degradation. Half of the patients experienced a transient decrease in flow with some obstructive symptoms at 3 weeks that lasted 1 to 2 weeks. At 4 weeks all spirals were degraded and 3 patients had a positive urine culture. The maximum flow rate increased and the residual urine volume decreased significantly concomitantly with significant symptomatic improvement. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | M Talja, T Tammela, A Petas, T Välimaa, K Taari, E Viherkoski, P Törmälä |
Journal | The Journal of urology
(J Urol)
Vol. 154
Issue 6
Pg. 2089-92
(Dec 1995)
ISSN: 0022-5347 [Print] United States |
PMID | 7500465
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Biodegradation, Environmental
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Laser Coagulation
(adverse effects)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Polyglycolic Acid
- Prostatectomy
(adverse effects, methods)
- Stents
- Urinary Retention
(etiology, prevention & control)
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