John Michalak, David Tzou, Joel Funk

American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Urology. 2015 Apr 25; 3(1): 36–42. Published online 2015 Apr 25.

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has long been accepted as the gold standard for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but consistent data over the last decade shows that holmium enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is the superior treatment option. This review summarizes the literature comparing HoLEP to therapies such as TURP, open prostatectomy, and alternative laser therapies.