Learning curve and functional outcomes after laser enucleation of the prostate for benign prostate hyperplasia according to surgeon's caseload.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate the impact of surgical caseload on safety, efficacy, and functional outcomes of laser enucleation of the prostate (LEP) applying a structured mentoring program.

Methods

Patient characteristics, perioperative data, and functional outcomes were analyzed descriptively. Linear and logistic regression models analyzed the effect of caseload on complications, functional outcomes and operative speed. Within the structured mentoring program a senior surgeon was present for the first 24 procedures completely, for partial steps in procedures 25-49, and as needed thereafter.

Results

A total of 677 patients from our prospective institutional database (2017-2022) were included for analysis. Of these, 84 (12%), 75 (11%), 82 (12%), 106 (16%), and 330 patients (49%

SUBMITTER: Kosiba M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9712403 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature