The primary objective of the study is to compare Trans-Perineal Laser Ablation of Prostate versus Trans-Urethral Resection of Prostate in the immediate impact on post-operative pain; in terms of relief in benign prostatic obstruction and preservation of the ejaculatory function in the short term (at 1, 3 and 6 months). The secondary objective of the study is the evaluation of the long-term deobstructive effectiveness (12 months).
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
MALE
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Change in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: Differences between preoperative and 4-hours postoperative
Change in Ejaculatory function as assessed by the Male Sexual Health Questionnaire - Ejaculatory function domain (EJ-MSHQ)
Timeframe: Differences among preoperative status versus 1, 3, 6, 12 months after surgery
Changes in Sexual function as assessed by the International Index of Erectile Function Questionnaire (IIEF)
Timeframe: Differences among preoperative status versus 1, 3, 6, 12 months after surgery