The en bloc method is feasible for beginners learning to perform holmium laser enucleation of the prostate.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a new alternative method for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); however, most surgeons are hesitant to use this new technique due to its steep learning curve. Notably, most beginners start with the traditional multi-incisional method rather than the en bloc method. Thus, we sought to explore the feasibility of beginners adopting the en bloc method in HoLEP.

Methods

A clinical development project was established at Department of Urology, Affiliated Nantong Rehabilitation Hospital of Nantong University in December 2019 to promote HoLEP. The study included 1st 132 consecutive patients treated by a single surgeon between January and December 2020. The overall pre-, peri-, and post-ope

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10080358 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature