Ejaculation-sparing thulium laser enucleation of the prostate (ES-ThuLEP) : outcomes on a large cohort
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2021
Citazione:
Ejaculation-sparing thulium laser enucleation of the prostate (ES-ThuLEP) : outcomes on a large cohort / G. Bozzini, L. Berti, M. Maltagliati, U. Besana, A. Calori, A. Muller, M.C. Sighinolfi, S. Micali, A.L. Pastore, R. Ledezma, P. Broggini, B. Rocco, C. Buizza. - In: WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY. - ISSN 0724-4983. - 39:6(2021 Jun), pp. 2029-2035. [10.1007/s00345-020-03442-2]
Abstract:
Purpose: To assess the effects of a new ejaculation-sparing thulium laser enucleation of the prostate (ES-ThuLEP) technique on sexual functions and micturition, in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and to evaluate how the surgical technique of ES-ThuLEP can lead to ejaculation preservation. Methods: A prospective study was carried out between January 2015 and January 2018 on patients with surgical indication for BPH, who wished to preserve ejaculation. The patients were treated with ES-ThuLEP and were evaluated before and 3 and 6 months after surgery. Three validated questionnaires (ICIQ-MLUTSsex, IIEF-5 and IPSS) were used to assess changes in ejaculation, erectile function and urinary symptoms. Uroflowmetry (Qmax and Qavg), post-void residual volume and voided volume were also evaluated, to assess micturition improvement. Patients with moderate to severe erectile dysfunction were excluded. Statistical analysis was performed with the Student’s t test, Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis. Results: Two hundred and eighty three patients were enrolled. Ejaculation was spared in 203 and 219 patients at 3 and 6 months after surgery. No significant differences were observed between erectile function before and after surgery: baseline IIEF-5 = 16.2 ± 4.47 vs 16.7 ± 2.9 (p = 0.419) and 17.7 ± 3.2 (p = 0.410) at 3 and 6 months. Significant improvement in urinary symptoms was achieved: baseline IPSS = 19.4 ± 7.24 vs 5.8 ± 4.3 (p = 0.032) and 3.9 ± 4.1 (p = 0.029) at 3 and 6 months. Conclusion: ES-ThuLEP effectively preserved ejaculation in over two thirds of the patients without compromising micturition improvement or erectile function. ES-ThuLEP could be a valid treatment option for BPH in young and sexually active men.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia; Ejaculation; Ejaculation sparing; Ejaculatory dysfunction; Endoscopic enucleation of the prostate; Lower urinary tract symptoms; ThuLEP; Thulium laser
Elenco autori:
G. Bozzini, L. Berti, M. Maltagliati, U. Besana, A. Calori, A. Muller, M.C. Sighinolfi, S. Micali, A.L. Pastore, R. Ledezma, P. Broggini, B. Rocco, C. Buizza
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