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A Novel Approach For The Treatment Of Radiation-Induced Hemorrhagic Cystitis With The Greenlight™ Xps Laser, Daniel Roberto Martinez, Cesar E. Ercole, Juan Gabriel Lopez, Justin Parker, Mary K. Hall
A Novel Approach For The Treatment Of Radiation-Induced Hemorrhagic Cystitis With The Greenlight™ Xps Laser, Daniel Roberto Martinez, Cesar E. Ercole, Juan Gabriel Lopez, Justin Parker, Mary K. Hall
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Introduction: The treatment of pelvic malignancies with radiotherapy can develop severe sequelae, especially radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis. It is a progressive disease that can lead to the need for blood transfusion, hospitalizations, and surgical interventions. This tends to affect the quality of life of these patients, and management can at times be difficult. We have evaluated the GreenLight Xcelerated Performance System (XPS) with TruCoag, although primarily used for management of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), for the treatment of radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis.
Materials and Methods: After International Review Board (IRB) approval, a retrospective chart review was performed in addition to a literature …