The Evolution of Endoscopic Prostate Enucleation: A historical perspective

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.

Keywords: Prostatic hyperplasia; enucleation of prostate; history; laser prostatectomy; transurethral resection of prostate.