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Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate and holmium laser ablation of the prostate: indications and outcome.
Current Opinion in Urology 2009 January
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) has been proposed as an alternative to transurethral resection of the prostate and to open prostatectomy for patients with lower urinary tract symptoms because of large benign prostatic enlargement. The aim of this review is to critically analyze currently available evidence-based reports regarding HoLEP, with particular interest in long-term follow-up results.
RECENT FINDINGS: The use of holmium laser for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia was first reported in 1996. HoLEP seems to represent a valid alternative to both transurethral resection of the prostate and open prostatectomy, with valid long-term functional results, a low rate of short-term and long-term complications, and very low rates of reintervention.
SUMMARY: HoLEP represents a valid alternative to both transurethral resection of the prostate and open prostatectomy for treatment of patients suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic enlargement. The recently published long-term follow-up data demonstrate the durability of functional results. HoLEP can be offered as the size-independent gold standard treatment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms because of benign prostatic enlargement.
RECENT FINDINGS: The use of holmium laser for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia was first reported in 1996. HoLEP seems to represent a valid alternative to both transurethral resection of the prostate and open prostatectomy, with valid long-term functional results, a low rate of short-term and long-term complications, and very low rates of reintervention.
SUMMARY: HoLEP represents a valid alternative to both transurethral resection of the prostate and open prostatectomy for treatment of patients suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic enlargement. The recently published long-term follow-up data demonstrate the durability of functional results. HoLEP can be offered as the size-independent gold standard treatment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms because of benign prostatic enlargement.
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