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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Laser Technology

Background:

  • Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) is a standard treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
  • The adoption of HoLEP can be limited by the cost of high-power laser equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of very low-power HoLEP (VLP-HoLEP) utilizing a 30-W holmium laser.
  • To compare surgical parameters between low-power (LP) and very low-power (VLP) HoLEP.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 60 patients undergoing HoLEP, divided into LP (n=30) and VLP (n=30) groups.
  • LP group used a 60-W laser (2 J, 20 Hz); VLP group used a 30-W laser (2 J, 10 Hz).
  • Surgical parameters and outcomes were assessed by an experienced surgeon.

Main Results:

  • Successful HoLEP was achieved in all VLP patients without needing increased laser output.
  • Mean enucleation time was 67.9 min, and efficiency was 0.99 gm/min for VLP-HoLEP.
  • No blood transfusions were required, and no stress urinary incontinence was observed at 3-month follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Very low-power HoLEP is a safe and effective treatment option.
  • VLP-HoLEP can ease the learning curve for new surgeons.
  • This approach may enhance HoLEP accessibility in resource-limited settings due to lower initial investment.