A Delphi Consensus to Standardize the Technique of Anatomical Endoscopic Enucleation of Prostate: a Study by ESUT Endoscopic Enucleation of Prostate Study Group

Overview

Journal World J Urol

Specialty Urology

Date 2023 Jul 8

PMID 37421419

Authors

Lutfi Tunc

Thomas Herrmann

Selcuk Guven

Cesare Marco Scoffone

Giorgio Bozzini

Sercan Yilmaz

Javier Romero-Otero

Vincent Misrai

Angelo Porreca

Sacha Ahyai

Ali Serdar Gozen

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Abstract

Purpose: Our objective was to establish a standardized technique for Anatomical Endoscopic Enucleation of Prostate (AEEP) utilizing a consensus statement to provide robust recommendations for urologists who are new to this procedure.

Methods: The participants were electronically sent a questionnaire in three consecutive rounds. In the second and third rounds, the anonymous aggregate results of the previous round were presented. Experts' feedback and comments were then incorporated to refine existing questions or to explore more controversial topics in greater depth.

Results: Forty-one urologists participated in the first round. In the second round, all Round 1 participants received a 22-question survey, resulting in a consensus on 21 items. In the third round, 76% (19/25) of the second-round respondents also participated, reaching a consensus on 22 additional items. The panelists consensually agreed on detaching the urethral sphincter at the beginning of the enucleation and not at the end of the enucleation. To prevent incontinence, it was recommended that the apical mucosa be preserved through various approaches between 11 and 1 o'clock while gently disrupting the lateral lobes in their apical part, avoiding an excess energy delivery approximation to the apical mucosa.

Conclusion: To optimize laser AEEP procedures, urologists must follow expert guidelines on equipment and surgical technique, including early apical release, using the 3-lobe technique for enucleation, preserving apical mucosa with appropriate approaches, gently disrupting lateral lobes at their apical regions, and avoiding excessive energy delivery near the apical mucosa. Following these recommendations can lead to improved outcomes and patient satisfaction.

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