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"To date, 95% of the patients are very satisfied with the procedure. The mean quality-of-life score at 3 years for our patients was 0.29, with 0 being delighted and 6 being terrible."
Reza S. Malek, M.D. Professor emeritus
Mayo Klinik, Rochester, MN
Urology Times, Vol. 30, May 2002 [Suppl]
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Unparalleled clinical results
- 87% improvement of the IPSS (AUA) scores
- 200% Qmax improvement
Immediate and dramatic relief of symptoms Patient often voids in recovery
- No prolonged irritative symptoms Irritative symptoms are extremely mild and short-lived
- 6% mild dysuria (no therapy necessary)
- 3% delayed gross hematuria at 6 weeks post-op due to strenuous physical activity
- 1 soft bladderneck contracture at 3 months post-op (was easily dilated)
No catheterisation in many cases Some treatment centres catheterise fewer than 50% of the patients
- Most patients are ‚catheter free' within 24 hours
Outpatient procedure
- Most patients can leave 2 hours after being treated
Short convalescence
- Back to normal, non-strenuous activities within a few days
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