Journal of Modern Urology 2023;28(1):15-17

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1009-8291.2023.01.004

Experience and thinking of transurethral endoscopic surgery of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Weimin GAN 1 ; Ning DING 1

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Keywords

benign prostatic hyperplasia; transurethral resection of the prostate; surgery capsule; transurethral enucleation of the prostate

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

The essence of the clinical problem caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) is lower urinary tract obstruction. Compared with drug treatment, surgery can fundamentally relieve the obstruction. Transurethral endoscopic surgery has become the most important surgical treatment for BPH. In recent years, everyone has been working on exploring the physical properties of various energy platforms, especially lasers, to maximize their advantages in clinical use, various surgical concepts and methods contend. This article summarized my 40 years of experience in transurethral laparoscopic surgery to discuss my experience and thoughts.