TRANSURETHRAL THULIUM:YAG LASER VAPOENUCLEATION IN BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA TREATMENT

Abstract

Objectives. The aim of the study was to analyze evidence based data from existing sources, regarding the role and the efficacy of transurethral Thulium:YAG laser vapoenucleation in benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment. Material and methods. Google Scholar and PubMed search engines were used to find evidence based data regarding the role of transurethral Thulium:YAG laser vapoenucleation in benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment. The following keywords were used for search: "Thulium laser vapoenucleation", "ThuVEP". Results. There were identified 35 scientific publications that reflect current evidence regarding the role of Thulium:YAG laser vapoenucleation of prostate in benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment. Conclusions. Thulium vaporization: YAG laser is an innovative and promising technique in the treatment of large benign prostate hyperplasia. Minimal blood loss and very low rate of reoperations after Thulium:YAG laser surgery, demonstrate the safety and durability of the method. At the same time, the excellent morphofunctional results obtained denote a maximum efficiency due to the complete removal of benign prostatic hyperplasia tissue. It is strictly necessary to carry out a randomized clinical trial in order to establish definitive indications and recommendations in widespread use of this method.

Keywords

• benign prostatic hyperplasia
• vapoenucleation
• laser