A HYBRID TECHNIQUE USING BIPOLAR ENERGY IN TRANSURETHRAL PROSTATE SURGERY: A PROSPECTIVE, RANDOMIZED COMPARISON

Abstract

: Transurethral surgery with PlasmaKinetic bipolar energy seems to be a promising alternative to prostatic tissue removal with shorter operative, catheterization and hospitalization times, although increased rates of postoperative irritative symptoms and urethral stricture formation must be further evaluated.