Holmium laser enucleation for large prostate hyperplasia: assessment of functional outcomes and postoperative complications

Introduction. To date, there has been insufficient research into the prostate volume as a factor that may influence the effectiveness and safety of surgical treatments. With the advent of relatively new laser techniques, it is important to take a closer look at this parameter, especially considering the success of these techniques in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) of various volumes. Objective. To assess the functional outcomes and postoperative complications of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) depending on its volume. Materials QoL — 1.0 ± 0.9 vs 1.1 ± 0.9 points; Q max — 18.9 ± 6.7 vs 20.3 ± 11.5 ml/s; PVR — 53.5 ± 33.1 vs 54.9 ± 30.6 ml (p > 0.05). Conclusion. HoLEP is an effective and safe method of treating patients with different volumes of BPH. However, the duration of the procedure is an important factor that influences the surgery outcome, as it correlates with the prostate volume.