Endoscopic enucleation of the prostate versus transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (EEP) has emerged as a leading surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), traditionally managed by transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). EEP involves complete adenoma removal along the surgical capsule and can be performed using different energy sources, such as holmium, thulium, GreenLight and diode lasers, or bipolar electrocautery. This meta-analysis compares the efficacy and safety of EEP versus TURP.

Methods

A comprehensive search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, Web of Science, and Scopus (2003-present) identified randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing EEP with TURP in adult males (≥18 years) with BPH. Primary outcomes comprised functional measures (Qmax, PVR, IPSS, QoL, IIEF-5), while secon

SUBMITTER: Vo LT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12643921 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature