Long-term Patient-reported Clinical Outcomes and Reoperation Rate after Photovaporization with the XPS-180W GreenLight Laser.

Objective: To evaluate the long-term reported clinical outcomes after photovaporization of the prostate (PVP) with the XPS-GreenLight laser in patients with symptomatic benign prostatic enlargement (BPE).

Design, Setting, And Participants: A prospective longitudinal study was performed for all consecutive patients with BPE who underwent PVP at our institution between 2010 and 2012. Patient-reported clinical outcomes were assessed at 1 mo, 3 mo, 12 mo, and 57 mo using International Prostate Symptoms Score, International Continence Society, and International Index of Erectile Function short-form questionnaires. Maximum flow rate (Qmax), postvoid residual urine measurements were assessed at 3 mo and 12 mo. Long-term satisfaction, complications, and reoperation rates were assessed by questionnaires. Prostate-specific antigen was measured at 3 mo, 12 mo, and 57 mo.

Intervention: A single surgeon (GF) has practiced photovaporization with a Moxy fiber, under transrectal ultrasonography monitoring. Long-term clinical outcomes were evaluated using questionnaires.

Outcome Measurements And Statistical Analysis: The primary measurement was the reoperation.

Results And Limitations: Eighty-four patients of 102 answered the long-term questionnaire. The mean age was 68±7.2 yr. The mean follow-up was 57.4±6.8 mo. The mean prostate volume was 73±38ml. After treatment, the mean International Prostate Symptoms Score decreased significantly from 19.9±6.4 to 6.1±5.6, 3.9±3.4, and 5.9±5.8, respectively, at 3 mo, 12 mo, and 57 mo. The mean prostate-specific antigen level decreased significantly (-56%) from 4.5±4.3ng/ml preoperatively to 2.0±2.0ng/ml and 2.6±2.2ng/ml, respectively, at 12 mo and 57 mo. The mean Qmax increased from 9.6±3.8ml/s preoperatively to 23.9±11.5ml/s and 25.2±9.2ml/s, respectively, at 3 mo and 12 mo. Overall reoperation rate was 4.8%(4/84). Limitations include the single surgeon single center design study and the lack of long-term objectives data such as urodynamic parameters (postvoid residual urine and Qmax).

Conclusions: Photovaporization of the prostate with the XPS-GreenLight laser is an effective technique able to durably improve reported clinical outcomes in patients with BPE.

Patient Summary: In this study we looked at the long-term outcomes after laser therapy with XPS-GreenLight laser for benign prostatic enlargement. We found a few reoperation rates and good stable reported clinical outcomes after a mean follow-up of 57 mo. We conclude that this laser technique can offer durably good reported clinical outcomes.