Laser enucleation of the prostate in men with very large glands ≥175 ml: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical treatment options for lower urinary tract symptoms can differ according to prostate size. There are few studies on the efficacy and safety of endoscopic enucleation of prostate (EEP) in patients with very large prostates focusing on laser as energy source. In this systematic review, we aimed to examine the efficacy and safety of laser-based EEP on prostate glands ≥150 ml.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted using Web of Science, PubMed-MEDLINE, Wiley Online Library and Cochrane Library databases with the following search terms solely or in combination: "large prostate", "laser enucleation", "laser prostatectomy"by combining PICO (population, intervention, comparison, and outcome) terms. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analy

SUBMITTER: Yilmaz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9422289 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature