[82] Efficacy of bipolar photovaporisation of prostate median lobe enlargement using the transurethral resection in saline (TURis) system

Objective

To evaluate the efficiency of a vaporisation-resection of prostate median lobe enlargement in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using the transurethral resection in saline (TURis) system. Bipolar photovaporisation of the prostate has proven to be effective in the treatment of BPH symptoms with maximum safety and without increasing the complication rate or length of stay.

Methods

TURis has proven over last few years its efficacy as an endoscopic technique in BPH and has shown greater advantages in patient safety and outcomes postoperatively.

Results

TURis has recently been widely practised because it is less expensive, simple to learn, thus allowing practitioners a rapid learning curve. It has also been used in high-risk patients.

Conclusion

Technically, bipolar resection of prostate using the TURis system is entirely suitable for treatment of median lobes.