title: Laparoscopic simple prostatectomy.
abstract: Classically, surgical options for very large prostate glands, not amenable to transurethral resection, include suprapubic or retropubic simple prostatectomy and Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). We present a case managed with a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy. Technical considerations are discussed as well as possible advantages of this approach including decreased blood loss, faster patient recovery and improved visualization.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Brian D M
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Blew
authors.forename: Luke M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Fazio
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pace
authors.forename: R John
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: D'A Honey
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery*