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Responders and nonresponders to transurethral microwave thermotherapy: a multicenter retrospective analysis
Ist Teil von
The Journal of urology, 1995-11, Vol.154 (5), p.1775-1778
Ort / Verlag
United States
Erscheinungsjahr
1995
Quelle
MEDLINE
Beschreibungen/Notizen
We attempted to identify any parameter that could possibly lead to a successful treatment outcome after transurethral microwave thermotherapy.
Clinical parameters and treatment profiles of 292 patients were analyzed in a retrospective multicenter manner. Responder and nonresponder groups were identified according to a given definition.
No statistically significant differences in baseline characteristics were found. Responders showed a 76% symptomatic improvement rate compared to 27% in nonresponders, and an 82% improvement rate in peak flow compared to a 5% decrease in nonresponders. Responders also showed a significantly greater increase in posttreatment PSA level and a significantly greater amount of energy released during treatment.
No baseline clinical parameter is capable of predicting treatment outcome.