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Is day-case surgery feasible for laser endoscopic enucleation of the prostate? A systematic review

  • By

  • Mehmet Yilmaz

  • Mustafa Karaaslan

  • Muhammed Emin Polat

  • Senol Tonyali

  • Halil Çağrı Aybal

  • Mehmet Emin Şirin

  • Tuncay Toprak

  • Lütfi Tunç

  • Christian Gratzke

  • Arkadiusz Miernik

  • September 10, 2023

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    Laser endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (EEP) is an effective treatment for benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) with low morbidity and fewer complications.

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    Same-day discharge after laser EEP surgery is gaining interest due to potential benefits like reduced hospital stays and lower medical costs.

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    The systematic review aimed to assess the feasibility and safety of same-day discharge for patients undergoing laser EEP for symptomatic BPE.

  • 4

    A total of 167 studies were identified, with 14 focusing on Holmium Laser EEP and one on Thulium Laser Vapoenucleation.

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    Quality assessment revealed varying study quality, with 6 studies rated as poor and 4 as high quality according to the NIH Assessment Tool.

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Is day-case surgery feasible for laser endoscopic enucleation of the prostate? A systematic review

  • by Mehmet Yilmaz, Mustafa Karaaslan, Muhammed Emin Polat, Senol Tonyali, Halil Çağrı Aybal, Mehmet Emin Şirin, Tuncay Toprak, Lütfi Tunç, Christian Gratzke, Arkadiusz Miernik

  • September 10, 2023

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