Temperature assessment study of ex vivo holmium laser enucleation of the prostate model.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

There isscarce evidence to date on how temperature develops during holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). We aimed to determine the potential heat generation during HoLEP under ex vivo conditions.

Methods

We developed two experimental setups. Firstly, we simulated HoLEP ex vivo using narrow-neck laboratory bottles mimicking enucleation cavities and a prostate resection trainer. Seven temperature probes were placed at different locations in the experimental setup, and the heat generation was measured separately during laser application. Secondly, we simulated high-frequency current-based coagulation of the vessels using a roller probe.

Results

We observed that the larger the enucleated cavity, the higher the temperature rises, regardless of the irri

SUBMITTER: Yilmaz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9236967 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature