Retrospective cohort analysis reveals a 7.0% incidence of incidental prostate cancer in patients undergoing HoLEP, suggesting key demographic risk factors.
Key Points
Incidental prostate cancer was found in 7.0% of patients undergoing HoLEP, highlighting the importance of preoperative evaluation.
The most significant demographic risk factors included white race and ASA Grade 3/4, with specific incidence rates reported.
Multivariate analysis identified white race and HoLEP morcellation time as significant predictors of incidental prostate cancer diagnosis.
These findings emphasize the need for tailored preoperative counseling based on demographic risk factors.