Abstract

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of green light photoselective vaporization(PVP)combined testicular resection plus anti-androgen treatment on advanced prostate cancer and bladder outlet obstruction.Methods Twenty cases with PVP of advanced prostate cancer and bladder outlet obstruction were selected as our subjects,who underwent PVP testicular resection plus anti-androgen treatment.The clinical information was recorded.Results All patients were succeed through surgery.Maximum urinary flow rate (MFR) at the pre-operation was (2.0 ± 1.0) ml/s,and increased to (14.0 ± 4.5) ml/s after operation.Serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) was decreased from the preoperative (176.5 ± 160.5) μg/L to (2.0 ± 1.0)μg/L International prostate symptom score (IPSS) was from (25.0 ± 5.0) down to (8.0 ± 1.0) points.The quality of life (QOL) score was (4.0 ± 2.0) at pre-operation,higher than after operation (1.0 ± 1.0)points.There were significant differences between preoperative and postoperative (t =9.502,7.371,5.328,8.350,P <0.05).Every patient was followed up from 3 to 18 months.The improvements regarding of clinical symptoms were seen including voiding,and all patients survived with tumor.Conclusion Advanced prostate cancer associate with bladder outlet obstruction.The therapy plan of PVP joint testicular resection plus antiandrogen is proved to improve symptoms of urethral obstruction and patient quality of life. Key words: Advanced prostate cancer; Bladder outlet obstruction; The green light photoselective vaporization; Testicular resection

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