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BJU Int February 2015 PMID 24552209

Holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) and photoselective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP) for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic urinary retention.

Christopher D Jaeger, Christopher R Mitchell, Lance A Mynderse, Amy E Krambeck

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What people are saying

The discussions highlight key outcomes from the research, such as high success rates of catheter removal and symptom improvement, with tone indicating appreciation for HoLEP's higher effectiveness in larger prostates. The choice of words like 'effective' and 'significant' underscores the perceived influence on clinical decision-making.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings, indicating general support for the effectiveness of HoLEP and PVP in treating BPH-related urinary retention.

InterestModerate interest

The posts reflect moderate interest, as they recognize the significance of surgical options but do not delve deeply into technical details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific procedures and outcomes, such as successful catheter removal and prostate volume reduction, showing active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The overall tone suggests these discussions view the study as a meaningful contribution to urological treatment options, implying a positive impact on clinical practice.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares short-term results of two surgical treatments, HoLEP and PVP, for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic urinary retention (CUR), and finds both methods improve urinary symptoms, with HoLEP showing a higher success rate and larger prostate volume removal.
  • Patients treated with HoLEP had a 99% rate of successful catheter removal after six months, and both groups showed improvements in urinary flow and symptom scores, despite differences in prostate size and PSA levels.
  • Overall, both HoLEP and PVP are effective surgical options for managing CUR due to BPH, but HoLEP may offer a higher rate of complete obstruction relief, especially in cases involving larger prostates.]
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Tev Aho
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@urohash @melissadavies75 @asad_abedin @UroShergill @MarcusDrakeUrol @UPSTREAM_trial Holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) and photoselective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP) for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic urinary retention - Jaeger - 2015 - BJU International - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/SNByZoxVbw

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Felipe Figueiredo HoLEP
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RT @drtevaho: @urohash @melissadavies75 @asad_abedin @UroShergill @MarcusDrakeUrol @UPSTREAM_trial Holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) and ph…

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Felipe Figueiredo HoLEP
@FCAFigueiredo · X

RT @drtevaho: @urohash @melissadavies75 @asad_abedin @UroShergill @MarcusDrakeUrol @UPSTREAM_trial Holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) and ph…

Mar 24, 2019 · 1 share · 6,758 followers View post →
Tev Aho
@drtevaho · X

@urohash @melissadavies75 @asad_abedin @UroShergill @MarcusDrakeUrol @UPSTREAM_trial Holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) and photoselective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP) for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic urinary retention - Jaeger - 2015 - BJU International - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/SNByZoxVbw

Mar 24, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,612 followers View post →