Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: surgical, functional, and quality-of-life outcomes upon extended follow-up

Alkan I., OZVERI H., Akin Y., Ipekci T., Alican Y.

INTERNATIONAL BRAZ J UROL, vol.42, no.2, pp.293-301, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2014.0561
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL BRAZ J UROL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.293-301
  • Keywords: Prostatic Hyperplasia, Holmium, Laser Therapy, Prostate, Quality of Life, RANDOMIZED CLINICAL-TRIAL, TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION, VAPORIZATION, EXPERIENCE, COMPLICATIONS, STANDARD, PATIENT, HOLEP, GRAMS
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the long-term surgical, functional, and quality-of-life (QoL) outcomes after Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) in patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).