Pulsed Thulium:YAG laser enucleation versus open simple prostatectomy for large-gland benign prostatic hyperplasia: a retrospective comparative observational study

Evidence on high-peak-power pulsed Thulium:YAG laser enucleation (p-ThuLEP) remains limited, particularly for large prostates. This study aimed to compare perioperative, functional, and safety outcomes between p-ThuLEP and open simple prostatectomy (OSP) in patients with large-gland benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). We compared early perioperative, functional, and bleeding-related outcomes between p-ThuLEP and OSP in patients with large-gland BPH.