Technical Aspects of Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
10.4111/kju.2013.54.9.570
- Author:
Myong KIM
1
;
Hahn Ey LEE
;
Seung June OH
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. sjo@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate;
Morcellation;
Prostate surgery;
Prostatic hyperplasia;
Surgical procedure
- MeSH:
Holmium;
Lasers, Solid-State;
Learning Curve;
Prostate;
Prostatectomy;
Prostatic Hyperplasia
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2013;54(9):570-579
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a minimally invasive procedure and a size-independent treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia with excellent long-term surgical outcome. HoLEP has become an alternative to conventional transurethral resection of the prostate or open prostatectomy owing to its efficacy and safety. Although HoLEP is known to have a steep learning curve, very few articles have addressed the technical aspects of HoLEP. Herein, we described detailed techniques and tips for HoLEP as performed at Seoul National University Hospital in a step-by-step manner with extensive review of the literature.
