Contemporary Practice Patterns of Endoscopic Surgical Management for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Among Urologists in the United States

Abstract

There was a substantial increase in laser vaporization or laser enucleation procedures performed by urologists who underwent board certification or recertification in 2004 to 2010. However, of those undergoing the second recertification older age was significantly associated with a lower likelihood of performing laser procedures. These data provide estimates of current practice patterns and further our understanding of evolving surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.