JOURNAL ARTICLE

Comparative Study between Quartz Laser Ablation of Prostate (QLAP) and Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP).

  • Published In: QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2024, v. 117. P. ii438 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Shaker, Hassan S.; Saafan, Ahmed; Khedr, Ashraf; Attia, Hatem Soltan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article compares the outcomes of microscopic versus conventional subinguinal varicocelectomy in patients with varicocele-related infertility or pain, finding that the microscopic technique yields significantly greater improvements in semen quality and pain reduction. It also presents a comparative study between Quartz Laser Ablation of Prostate (QLAP) and Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) for benign prostate enlargement, concluding that both methods have comparable safety and complication rates, with QLAP effectively reducing prostate size and symptoms. Additionally, the article discusses the use of ureteral access sheaths in flexible ureteroscopy, noting technological advances have improved ureteroscope design, impacting procedural approaches.

Additional Information

  • Source:QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 2024/10, Vol. 117, pii438
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1460-2725
  • DOI:10.1093/qjmed/hcae175.1008
  • Accession Number:181636623
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