HoLEP Surgery Risks: New Study Reveals Urethral Stricture Rates

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New-Onset Urethral Stricture After HoLEP: Incidence, Predictors and Treatment Outcomes From an 8-Year Single-Centre Analysis

What happens when a patient develops a urethral stricture after HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate)? In this episode of UroNurse News, host and presenter Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA explores a new 8-year single-centre analysis examining the incidence, risk factors, predictors, and treatment outcomes of new-onset urethral stricture following HoLEP surgery.

HoLEP has become an increasingly popular minimally invasive treatment option for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and enlarged prostate symptoms. The procedure can provide significant improvements in urinary flow, bladder emptying, and quality of life. However, like all surgical procedures, HoLEP has potential complications—including the development of urethral strictures, a narrowing of the urethra that can affect urination.

In this UroNurse News report, we discuss:

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