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| A simple technique of tissue collection after morcellation during holmium laser enucleation of the prostate |
Pankaj N. Maheshwaria,*( ),Saurabh Patila,Nick Okwia,b,Anant Porea
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a Department of Urology, Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
b Department of Surgery, Busitema University of Health Sciences, Mbale, Uganda |
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Abstract Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) has stood the test of time for management of benign enlargement of prostate [1]. Multiple studies since 1990 have shown good results with HoLEP, which are comparable to the results of transurethral resection of the prostate [2], [3], [4].
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Received: 03 February 2018
Available online: 15 March 2019
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Corresponding Authors:
Pankaj N. Maheshwari
E-mail: dr.maheshwaripn@gmail.com
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Morcellated tissue stuck in the gauze piece.
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Morcellated tissue stuck in the gauze piece.
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Polythene bag fixed to exit tubing by adhesive tape.
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Polythene bag fixed to exit tubing by adhesive tape.
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