Influence of photoselective vaporization of the prostate on sexual function: results of a prospective analysis of 149 patients with long-term follow-up.

Background: Even though transurethral resection of the prostate remains the gold standard treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) refractory to medical therapy, photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) has become a popular alternative. Early PVP studies seem encouraging, but few data exist regarding the effect of PVP on sexual function at long-term follow-up.

Objective: Our aim was to evaluate the impact of PVP on erectile function (EF) at long-term follow-up in men with LUTS due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).