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Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a non-invasive surgery that uses a laser to remove tissue from an enlarged prostate due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). HoLEP may help if you have symptoms of enlarged prostate. These include: urinary frequency, urgency, getting up at night to urinate, incontinence of urine, difficulty starting your urinary stream, urinary retention, urinary tract infections, or bladder stones.
Is HoLEP right for me?
HoLEP is the only BPH procedure that can be performed on a prostate of any size. It is effective at treating patients with very large prostates, and can help if you retain urine, are prone to urinary tract infections, or have bladder stones. HoLEP is not recommended if you're unable to lie on your back with your legs raised (this position is held during the procedure).
Advantages of HoLEP
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Minimal Bleeding and Minimal Pain
This procedure does not involve any incisions on the body and most patients don't require pain medications.
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Speedy Recovery
Most patients do not require an overnight hospital stay; those that do are typically in the hospital for less than 24 hours. In 95% of cases, the catheter is removed the day after the procedure.
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Prostate Cancer Screening
Pathologists examine the removed tissue for any potential evidence of prostate cancer.
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Exceptional Outcomes
HoLEP has the lowest retreatment rate of any BPH procedure. It also has the highest likelihood of resolving urinary retention due to enlarged prostate.
