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Cryosurgery of the prostate gland
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|July 1, 1977
Summary
Cryosurgery offers a valuable treatment option for prostatic disorders, especially for patients unfit for other procedures. This review highlights its effectiveness in relieving urethral obstruction in benign prostatic disease.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Prostatic disorders present significant challenges in patient management.
- Traditional treatments may not be suitable for all patient populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role and effectiveness of cryosurgery in managing prostatic disorders.
- To assess cryosurgery's utility, particularly in patients unsuitable for other interventions.
Main Methods:
- Review of personal experience with cryosurgery for prostatic conditions.
- Analysis of outcomes from a series of 178 patients with benign prostatic disease treated with perurethral cryosurgery using a simplified technique.
Main Results:
- Cryosurgery demonstrated effectiveness in relieving urethral outflow obstruction.
- The "rule of thumb" technique in a large patient cohort yielded positive results for benign prostatic disease.
Conclusions:
- Cryosurgery is a valuable tool in the urologist's armamentarium for prostatic disorders.
- It is particularly indicated for unfit patients and shows promise for other applications.