Multicenter experience with photoselective vaporization of the prostate on men taking novel oral anticoagulants.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) is a widely performed surgical procedure for benign prostatic obstruction. This approach has become particular favoured for men on anti-platelet and anticoagulation agents such as clopidogrel and warfarin but there is minimal published experience in the setting of novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs). This study was to examine the perioperative outcomes in men on NOACs undergoing PVP, with particular reference to perioperative morbidity.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of PVP datasets was undertaken from three centres in Sydney (Australia), Toulouse (France) and Boston (USA). Subjects who had been treated whilst on NOACs without discontinuation or bridging were identified. Perioperative outcomes and treatment paramete

SUBMITTER: Sachs B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7498936 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature