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Comparing TURP and laser prostate surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia in older patients and those with multiple medical conditions

Comparing TURP and laser prostate surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia in older patients and those with multiple medical conditions

Posted by on Aug 29, 2021 in Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and laser prostate surgery in older patients and those with multiple medical conditions. The data showed that compared to laser surgery, TURP had a lower risk of needing further surgery but higher complications rates in these...

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When is it best to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia with HoLEP?

When is it best to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia with HoLEP?

Posted by on Oct 30, 2017 in Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 0 comments

In a nutshell The study compared patients who had holmium enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP – laser removal of prostate tissue) as their first treatment for an enlarged prostate (primary), with patients who used HoLEP after other treatments failed (retreatment). The study found that retreatment with HoLEP was safe and effective but with a...

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