Holmium laser enucleation is an advanced and minimally invasive treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. At Andrology Barcelona, urologist Dr. Maurizio D'Anna is an expert in holmium laser enucleation.
Holmium laser for benign prostatic hyperplasia
What is the Holmium laser?
Holmium laser enucleation is a minimally invasive treatment option for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). During the procedure, a physician inserts a laser through the urethra and into the prostate, where it emits light energy. This energy selectively removes excess prostate tissue, relieving urinary symptoms caused by the obstruction.
Currently, there are two common surgical techniques to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) using Holmium laser: enucleation (HoLEP) and vaporisation..
- Holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP): Used to cut and remove enlarged prostate tissue, especially useful for very large prostates, offering long-lasting results and improvement in urinary symptoms..
- Holmium laser vaporisation: It is used to selectively vaporise or remove excess prostate tissue without removing it, and is less invasive and more suitable for smaller prostates, with faster recovery and less risk of bleeding. Other types of energy can be used, such as thulium laser or green laser.
What are the advantages of the Holmium laser?
- Shorter hospital stay
- Shorter catheterisation time
- Less bleeding
- Faster recovery
Holmium Laser Enucleation Animation
Holmium Laser Evaporation Animation
Frequently Asked Questions about the Holmium Laser
Holmium laser enucleation is a treatment that is considered minimally invasive, meaning that it does not involve cutting into the skin. Instead, the procedure is carried out using the body’s natural orifices.
Most patients are able to discontinue prostate medication after the procedure.
Recovery may vary from person to person; however, it is unlikely that you will need to spend more than 48 hours in hospital.
Urologist and specialist in Holmium Lasers
Dr. Maurizio D'Anna
Urology and Andrology.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Dr. Maurizio D'Anna has a degree in Medicine from the Università di Bologna and is a specialist in Urology at the Hospital Clínic in Barcelona, where he is responsible for minimally invasive treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and is an associate of the Andrology Unit.
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