Thirty versus 60-Watt thulium laser enucleation of prostate: Toward the development of low-power anatomical enucleation of the prostate.

Introduction: We aimed to study whether using 30 W versus 60 W thulium enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP) would affect postoperative outcomes in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Materials And Methods: We prospectively identified male patients with moderate or severe lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. We randomized patients into 30 W (Group 1) or 60 W (Group 2) thulium yag laser with a 550 μm laser fiber and a 26 Fr continuous flow resectoscope.

Combined top-down approach with low-power thulium laser enucleation of prostate: evaluation of one-year functional outcomes.

Objectives: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of combined top and down low power thulium laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP).

Patients And Methods: Between May 2017 and May 2019, after institutional board review approval, successfully consented patients underwent combined top and down low power ThuLEP. We used a 30 -W Thulium laser with a 550 μm laser fiber and a 26 Fr continuous flow resectoscope.