Effect of holmium laser prostatectomy on surgical outcomes of primary bladder neck obstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of holmium laser prostatectomy in patients diagnosed with primary bladder neck obstruction (PBNO), compared with patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Methods

We analyzed the databases of patients who underwent a holmium laser prostatectomy or enucleation of the prostate for PBNO and BPH between January 2018 and August 2022. PBNO was diagnosed primarily based on cystourethroscopic findings. Patients were followed up according to a regular protocol at 2 weeks, 3 mo, and 6 mo postoperatively.

Results

In total, 28 and 447 patients with PBNO and BPH, respectively, were identified. Preoperative urodynamic studies showed that detrusor underactivity was significantly more prevalent in the

SUBMITTER: Lee H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11837319 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature