ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2021
Holmium laser enucleation of prostate by using en-bloc and bladder neck preservation technique: technical consideration and influence on functional outcomes.
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- Ejaculation-preserving holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: a systematic review of techniques, functional outcomes, and safety.World journal of urology · 2026Pooled it
- What is the effect of laser anatomical endoscopic enucleation of the prostate on the ejaculatory functions? A systematic review.World journal of urology · 2023Pooled it
- One-month postoperative α-blocker therapy reduces morbidity and increases patients' satisfaction and well-being following water jet aquablation for treating benign prostatic obstruction: a randomized prospective trial.Central European journal of urology · 2026Article
- Safety and feasibility of En-bloc holmium laser enucleation for very large prostates (> 200 cc) with trainee involvement.BJUI compass · 2025Article
- Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate: Is novel En Bloc Enucleation Technique Better Than the Traditional 2-Lobe Technique-A Prospective Randomized Study.Urology research & practice · 2024Article
- Study on the effect of completely preserving the ejaculatory duct during prostatectomy on reducing postoperative retrograde ejaculation in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2023Article
- Effects of Changes in Erectile Function After Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.In vivo (Athens, Greece)Article
- Application of En Bloc and Urethral Mucosal Flap Sparing Techniques Improve the Functional Outcomes in Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate: A Retrospective Case Control Study.American journal of men's healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of holmium laser enucleation of prostate (HoLEP) by using en-bloc and bladder neck preservation technique on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and assess the influence of this procedure on urinary and sexual functional outcomes.
methodsA total of 704 patients with BPH undergoing HoLEP were retrospectively analysed. Amongst them, 213 who met the sexual function assessment criteria were further assessed the influence of the technique on sexual functional outcomes.
resultsThe mean operative time, resected prostate weight and mean estimated blood loss were 69.3±14.8 min, 53.4±17.6 g and 62.1±23.7 mL, respectively. The mean duration of catheterization after surgery and mean hospital stay were 2.1±1 and 5.4±3.6 days, respectively. The post-void residual volume, maximum urinary flow rate, international prostate symptom score and quality of life score were all significantly improved postoperation (P<0.05). Amongst the 213 patients with normal antegrade ejaculation before surgery, postoperative international index of erectile function scores slightly improved, although the difference was insignificant (P>0.05). The difference in the Erection Hardness Grading Scale before and after surgery was statistically insignificant (P>0.05). A total of 25 (11.7%) patients had retrograde ejaculation after surgery.
conclusionsHoLEP by an en-bloc and bladder neck preservation technique can obtain good functional outcome with small injury and high efficiency, especially for patients who need to preserve normal sexual function and anterograde ejaculation.
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