Evaluation of the Transition from Holmium:YAG to Pulsed Thulium:YAG for Laser Endoscopic Enucleation of the Prostate and the Effect on Procedural Performance

We looked at outcomes in >2600 patients who underwent prostate surgery using two different laser systems. After switching from a holmium laser to a thulium laser, surgeons performed procedures more efficiently and with fewer cases of urinary retention and bleeding. This suggests that experienced surgeons can safely switch to newer laser systems without compromising patient care.