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This chapter compares holmium laser prostatectomy to transurethral resection of the prostate, using current published evidence. The evolution of holmium laser prostatectomy to the technique of enucleation is discussed. The enucleation technique is termed holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP).
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Leyland, J.W., Gilling, P.J. (2006). Holmium Laser Prostatectomy Versus Transurethral Resection of the Prostate. In: Baba, S., Ono, Y. (eds) Interventional Management of Urological Diseases. Recent Advances in Endourology, vol 8. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-35642-4_8
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