Objectives: The issue of durability is an important concern when evaluating new surgical modalities. To date, only 24-mo data have been published on holmium enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) despite its widespread use worldwide although 4-yr data exist for the earlier technique of holmium resection. This study addresses the issue of durability of HoLEP.
Methods: All patients who had undergone HoLEP and been evaluated in three prospective trials conducted at this institution between 1997 and 2002 were evaluated. Patients available at follow-up had data assessed on the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), maximal flow rate (Qmax), quality of life (QOL), International Continence Society Male Short Form (ICS-SF), International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Impact Index (BPHII), and continence questionnaire.
Results: The mean follow-up was 6.1 yr (range: 4.1-8.1 yr). The mean age of the patients at follow-up was 75.7 yr (range: 58-88 yr). Of 71 HoLEP patients originally studied on the protocol, 38 (54%) were available for analysis, 14 were deceased, and 19 were lost to follow-up. The mean IPSS for this group was 8.5 (range: 0-24) and Q(max) 19 ml/s (range: 6-28 ml/s). The QOL score was 1.8 (range: 0-5) and the BPHII 2.0 (range: 0-11). One patient (1.4%) had undergone reoperation, an additional HoLEP. Overall, 92% were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with their outcome.
Conclusions: HoLEP is durable and most patients remain satisfied or extremely satisfied with the long-term outcome.
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