En bloc holmium laser enucleation of prostate in octogenarians and nonagenarians: clinical characteristics and outcome

Extended longevity leads to greater numbers of elderly patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who seek surgical solutions. We assessed the clinical characteristics and outcomes of octogenarians and nonagenarians with BPH who underwent en bloc holmium laser enucleation of prostate (HoLEP)....

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Veröffentlicht in:Lasers in medical science 2023-08, Vol.38 (1), p.196-196, Article 196
Hauptverfasser: Savin, Ziv, Veredgorn, Yotam, Taha, Tarek, Alsaraia, Nimer, Lifshitz, Karin, Nevo, Amihay, Yossepowitch, Ofer, Sofer, Mario
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Zusammenfassung:Extended longevity leads to greater numbers of elderly patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who seek surgical solutions. We assessed the clinical characteristics and outcomes of octogenarians and nonagenarians with BPH who underwent en bloc holmium laser enucleation of prostate (HoLEP). Retrospective cohort of all consecutive HoLEP patients treated in our medical center between January 2020 and January 2023. Cohort was divided into group aged 
ISSN:1435-604X
0268-8921
1435-604X
DOI:10.1007/s10103-023-03866-3