[Laser treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia]

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has been the gold standard for BPH for over 50 years. For the last five years laser treatment of BPH has been developed as a new modality. The principles of laser surgery and the options available in clinical practice today are outlined. A survey of indications, patient selection, results and complications are given based on the authors' own experience and reports from the international literature.