Investig Clin Urol.  2019 Sep;60(5):333-342. 10.4111/icu.2019.60.5.333.

Current surgical techniques of enucleation in holmium laser enucleation of the prostate

• Oh SJ

• KMID: 2455960
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4111/icu.2019.60.5.333

Abstract

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) has been accepted as the most efficient method of transurethral surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The originally developed three-lobe technique has popularized this surgery; this method is based on three longitudinal incisions, by which the median lobe is removed, and subsequently, both lateral lobes are enucleated. To maintain a consistent surgical plane and to minimize sphincteric damage, the traditional three-lobe technique is continuously being refined and evolving. A few modifications of the original technique have been developed, and several en bloc enucleation methods have been introduced. However, more clinical evidence is required to show the superiority of newer techniques over the original three-lobe technique in terms of efficacy and long-term side effects. To date, none of the newer techniques have been accepted as a standard technique for HoLEP.

Keyword

Enucleation; Holmium; Laser therapy; Prostatic hyperplasia; Transurethral resection of prostate

MeSH Terms

Holmium*
Laser Therapy
Lasers, Solid-State*
Methods
Prostate*
Prostatic Hyperplasia
Transurethral Resection of Prostate
Holmium

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Seoul National University Hospital's modification. (A) Enucleation of the median lobe, (B) formation of bilateral mucosal wing at the apical prostate, (C) early inverted V-shaped apical mucosal incision with anterior conjoining.

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