Laparoscopic simple prostatectomy.
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.
Blew
Brian D M
BD
Division of Urology, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Fazio
Luke M
LM
Pace
Kenneth
K
D'A Honey
R John
RJ
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery*