The Evolution of <i>Endoscopic</i> Prostate Enucleation: A historical perspective
Sumeet Reddy, Victoria Utley, Peter Gilling
Abstract
Here, we review the evolution of prostate enucleation in chronological order based on energy technology starting first with holmium laser, then bipolar electrocautery, followed by thulium laser and finally greenlight and diode laser enucleation of the prostate.
Topics & Concepts
EnucleationProstateMedicineLaserUrologySurgeryInternal medicineOpticsPhysicsCancerUrinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchProstate Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentConnexins and lens biology