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[Our first results with cryotherapy on the prostate]
Zeitschrift Fur Urologie Und Nephrologie
|November 1, 1979
Summary
Cryotherapy offers a new treatment option for bladder neck adenomas and prostate cancer in patients with severe health issues. This method successfully removed catheters in two-thirds of patients, improving their quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Cryosurgery
Context:
- This study investigates the application of cryotherapy in managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer.
- Patients included had significant urinary retention due to adenomas of the bladder neck or prostate cancer.
- Transurethral resection (TUR) was contraindicated in these patients due to severe comorbidities.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of cryotherapy as a treatment for patients with bladder neck adenomas and prostate carcinoma.
- To assess the potential of cryotherapy to alleviate symptoms of urinary retention and reduce the need for long-term catheterization.
Summary:
- Cryotherapy was performed on 15 patients with contraindications for open surgery.
- Two-thirds of the patients were successfully weaned off permanent catheterization.
- One-third of patients required continued catheterization post-treatment, indicating variable outcomes.
Impact:
- Cryotherapy presents a viable alternative treatment for select patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
- The procedure demonstrated success in improving bladder outlet obstruction and reducing catheter dependence in a majority of cases.
- Further research is warranted to optimize cryotherapy protocols and patient selection for improved outcomes.