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The study compares the outcomes of Thulium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (ThuLEP) and Single-Port Robot-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy (SP RASP) in the surgical management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The study found no significant difference in change in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) postoperatively between the two treatments. However, ThuLEP was associated with shorter postoperative catheter days and decreased operative times, while SP RASP showed significantly improved continence rates. There was no significant difference in the 30-day complication rate between the two treatments.

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This research is important as it compares the outcomes of Thulium laser enucleation of prostate (ThuLEP) and single-port robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (SP RASP) in the surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It provides valuable insight into the effectiveness and safety of these procedures, which can help patients and clinicians make informed decisions about the best treatment options. Key Takeaways: 1. There was no significant difference in change in IPSS scores postoperatively between ThuLEP and SP RASP. 2. ThuLEP is associated with shorter postoperative catheter days and decreased operative times. 3. SP RASP demonstrates significantly improved continence rates. 4. Early results suggest a role for SP RASP alongside ThuLEP in the treatment of large gland BPH.

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This page is a summary of: Surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: Thulium enucleation versus single‐port transvesical robotic simple prostatectomy, BJUI Compass, June 2023, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/bco2.261.
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