Abstract

1. Abstract
1.1. Introductionː Transurethral endoscopic procedures using bipolar current, or laser energy are nowadays widely accepted and have replaced the traditional old techniques in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. TURP has been the gold standard surgical treatment for BPH for a long time. Nonetheless, efforts are still being made to improve the clinical results after TURP. These include technological advances, such as bipolar resection and laser enucleation for secure hemostasis and minimized incidence of TUR syndrome, as well as successful day case prostate surgery for cost savings and shortened hospital stay.