Efficacy and safety in enucleation of the prostate with thulium fiber laser (TFL) using a 365 μm fiber: a retrospective study in a real-world, risk-diverse population - Takeaways - MDSpire

Efficacy and safety in enucleation of the prostate with thulium fiber laser (TFL) using a 365 μm fiber: a retrospective study in a real-world, risk-diverse population

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  • Thomas Amiel

  • Ricarda Simon

  • Michael Straub

  • August 13, 2025

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    Thulium Fiber Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (ThuFLEP) using a 365 μm fiber shows promising efficacy and safety in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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    The study involved 123 patients with a mean age of 72.4 years and an average prostate size of 94.8 g, reflecting a diverse risk population.

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    Peri-operative complications occurred in 18.7% of patients, with bleeding and urinary retention being the most common issues reported.

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    The average operation time was 115 minutes, with a total procedure efficiency of 0.57 g/min, improving with larger prostate sizes.

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    Post-operative, 16.3% of patients experienced early readmission, primarily for check-ups or emergencies related to catheter management.

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Efficacy and safety in enucleation of the prostate with thulium fiber laser (TFL) using a 365 μm fiber: a retrospective study in a real-world, risk-diverse population

  • by Thomas Amiel, Ricarda Simon, Michael Straub

  • August 13, 2025

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