Laser Prostate Surgery

What is Laser Prostate Surgery?

Laser prostate surgery uses high-energy laser energy to remove obstructing prostate tissue in patients with BPH.

HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate)

The holmium laser is used to enucleate (peel out) the entire obstructing prostate tissue from its capsule. A morcellator then removes the tissue from the bladder.

ThuLEP (Thulium Laser Enucleation)

Similar to HoLEP using a different laser wavelength, with comparable outcomes and excellent hemostasis.

Benefits over TURP

• Less bleeding — safer for patients on blood thinners
• Shorter catheter time
• Shorter hospital stay
• Effective for very large prostates
• Lower retreatment rates