Learning curve of ThuLEP (Thulium laser enucleation of the prostate): Single-centre experience on initial consecutive 60 patients.
Aydogan TB, Binbay M
Özeti Göster
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common problem among elderly men. Recently, laser prostate enucleations have gained popularity with successful results; however, it requires steep learning curves. The initial 60 cases of ThuLEP performed at our centre were retrospectively enrolled. A 200 W CyberTM Thulium laser (Quanta System, Italy) with 550 µm fibre was used, and a single surgeon highly experienced with transurethral resection performed all procedures. Patients were divided into three consecutive groups. Preoperative variables such as prostate volume, prostate-specific antigen and hae...