Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common urological condition in aging men, leading to significant morbidity due to urinary symptoms. Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) has been considered the gold standard treatment, while Laser Therapy has emerged as a less invasive alternative with potentially comparable efficacy. This study aims to compare the efficacy, safety and patient outcomes between TURP and Laser Therapy in the management of BPH. A total of 80 patients with clinically diagnosed BPH were retrospectively enrolled and divided equally into two groups: one undergoing TURP and the other undergoing Laser Therapy. The primary outcomes measured were treatment efficacy and safety, assessed through clinical improvement and complication rates. Secondary outcomes included patient satisfaction and quality of life, evaluated through validated questionnaires pre‐and post‐treatment. Both TURP and Laser Therapy groups showed significant improvement in urinary symptoms with no significant difference in overall efficacy (TURP 80%, Laser Therapy 72.5%., P=0.32) or safety (TURP 90%, Laser Therapy 95%., P=0.37). Immediate therapeutic outcomes such as improved urinary flow rate and reduced post‐void residual volume were slightly better in the TURP group, though not statistically significant. Complication rates were low for both treatments, with minor complications reported in 15% of TURP and 7.5% of Laser Therapy patients. Major complications were rare (TURP 5%, Laser Therapy 2.5%). Patient satisfaction and quality of life scores were high across both groups, with no significant differences noted. Both TURP and Laser Therapy are effective and safe for the management of BPH, offering substantial improvement in patient quality of life. The choice between these modalities should be tailored to individual patient characteristics and surgical risk profiles.
How to cite this article:
Dhirajkumar S. Hedda. Comparative Study of Transurethral Resection Versus Laser Therapy in the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.113.117
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.113.117