Evaluation of Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Learning Curves with and without a Structured Training Programme

Background/Aims:To evaluate perioperative parameters, early functional outcomes, and the safety profile of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate learning curves with and without mentoring.Methods:The learning curves of 2 surgeons of their first 100 consecutive patients treated with holmium laser enucleation of the prostate were retrospectively analyzed. We analyzed demographic parameters, clinical outcomes, adverse events, and the progress during each learning experience.Results: The only statistically significant differences between the two learning curves were found for operation time (138.2 ± 60.7 vs. 98.2 ± 37.7 min; p
Source: Current Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research