Risk factors for long-term outcome in photoselective vaporization of the prostate.

Objective: The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate long-term risk factors for reintervention after photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP).

Material And Methods: In total, 566 consecutive patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) underwent PVP between February 2005 and April 2011. Mean follow-up was 36.