Photoselective Vaporisation of the Prostate - Independent Surgical Experience Following Comprehensive Resident Training in the Technique

Photoselective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP) is an established treatment option for bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). PVP has demonstrated durable clinical efficacy equivalent to other endoscopic procedures at 5 years [1]. Furthermore, PVP has demonstrated superior haemostatic properties compared with other endoscopic treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) [2]. Despite this many Urological Surgeons trained in Australasia are not trained in PVP. Therefore, many urologists attempt to overcome the learning curve after a mentorship of only a handful of cases. Herein, we evaluate the first 53 cases performed independently by a single surgeon following comprehensive resident training in the technique.