Refining surgical strategies in ThuLEP for BPH: a propensity score matched comparison of En-bloc, three lobes, and two lobes techniques.
Francesco CantielloFabio CrocerossaStefano AlbaUmberto CarbonaraSavio Domenico PandolfoUgo FalagarioAlessandro VecciaGiuseppe UccieroMatteo FerroNicola MondainiRocco DamianoPublished in: World journal of urology (2024)
The findings of this study suggest that while the En-bloc and Two-lobe techniques may offer efficiency benefits and could be considered safe alternatives in ThuLEP procedures, the reduction in laser enucleation time and energy delivered did not necessarily translate into improvements in post operative storage symptoms or other functional outcomes for the patients. Surgeon preference and proficiency may play a crucial role in selecting the most suitable technique for individual patients. Future research should focus on larger-scale prospective studies to further validate these findings and explore potential factors influencing surgical outcomes.