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Surgical Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
Published on: March 6, 2018
The New American Urological Association Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Clinical Guidelines: 2019 Update
Ryan Dornbier1, Gaurav Pahouja2, Jeffrey Branch2
1Center for Male Health, Department of Urology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IL, 60153, USA. ryan.dornbier@lumc.edu.
Purpose Of Review:
The goal of this paper was to analyze the efficacy of the current modalities available to surgically treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Recent Findings:
There have been significant surgical advancements for the treatment of BPH, including an increasing development and utilization of minimally invasive surgical techniques (MISTs). These procedures have varying outcomes that are critical to understand. In addition, MISTs have important adverse effects, though have minimized effects on sexual function when compared to more invasive surgical techniques. It is important for all urologists to be familiar with the surgical techniques available to treat BPH and the updated American Urological Association (AUA) Guidelines. Further studies evaluating efficacy, safety, and sexual functioning will help guide care in the future and evolve practice.
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