J Yeungnam Med Sci.  2022 Jan;39(1):12-17. 10.12701/yujm.2021.01522.

Anatomical endoscopic enucleation of the prostate for bladder outlet obstruction: a narrative review

• Kim TH
• Song PH

• KMID: 2525022
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2021.01522

Abstract

Anatomical endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (AEEP) differs from other endoscopic modalities for bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) because it extracts the whole benign prostatic hyperplasia component. AEEP has been launched for almost 40 years as a first-line treatment method for BOO regardless of prostate size according to several guidelines. However, it remains underperformed worldwide. In this review article, we elaborate on the advantages and disadvantages of AEEP compared to other surgical modalities for BOO to investigate its efficacy and safety as a gold standard surgical management option for males with BOO.

Keyword

Endoscopic surgical procedure; Outcomes assessments; Prostatic hyperplasia

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