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  • Blue laser vaporization effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia

    04/20/2025 7:54:20 PM PDT · by ConservativeMind · 9 replies
    Medical Xpress / HealthDay / The Aging Male ^ | April 8, 2025 | Lori Solomon / Zun-Jie Hu et al
    Blue laser vaporization alleviates lower urinary tract symptoms while preserving sexual function in patients undergoing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) surgery, according to a study. Zun-Jie Hu and colleagues assessed the impact of 450-nm blue laser vaporization on sexual function in 67 patients (median age, 65 years) undergoing BPH surgery and followed for three months. The researchers found that blue laser vaporization significantly improved International Prostate Symptom Score, quality of life, and International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire for Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-MLUTS) scores. Blue laser vaporization was also significantly associated with a reduction in postvoid residual volume. There...