Natural history of incidentally diagnosed prostate cancer after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is no consensus on the management plan for incidental prostate cancer (IPCa) after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). This study aims to investigate the natural course of this disease and suggest appropriate treatment in real clinical practice.

Methods

The medical records of a prospective cohort of patients with LUTS/BPH who underwent HoLEP between July 2008 and December 2020 at Seoul National University Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Patients who underwent HoLEP for palliative purpose of prostate cancer control were excluded. The natural history of IPCa was assessed by the clinician in a descriptive manner for each treatment option.

Results

Among 2630 patients, 141 (5.4%) were diagnosed with IPCa after HoLEP. Pathologic T sta

SUBMITTER: Han JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9894415 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature