Laparoscopic adenomectomy versus Eraser laser enucleation of the prostate L. Lusuardi · S. Hruby · G. Janetschek · M. Mitterberger · M. Sieberer · D. Colleselli · T. Kunit · W. Hitzl · B. Kloss
Abstract Purpose To evaluate functional outcomes and morbidity rates after laparoscopic adenomectomy (LA) and Eraser laser enucleation of the prostate (ELEP). Materials and methods Forty patients with lower urinary tract symptoms suggesting bladder outlet obstruction, with a prostate heavier than 70 g on transrectal ultrasound, were selected to undergo laparoscopic adenomectomy or Eraser laser enucleation of the prostate. All patients were consecutively enrolled without randomization and assessed preoperatively, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Baseline characteristics, perioperative data, and postoperative outcomes were compared. Results The total operating time was significantly longer in the LA group (138.8 ± 11.4 vs. 78.4 ± 10.0 min, p