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Holmium laser prostate surgery

Mayo Clinic s approach

Collaboration. Mayo Clinic's world-renowned urologic surgery teams include urologists and surgeons with training in specialized procedures for urinary symptoms. These specialists and other professionals work together to provide exactly the care you need. Your care is discussed among the team, your test results are available quickly, your appointments are scheduled in coordination, and the most highly specialized urology experts in the world are all working together to determine what's best for you. Experience. Approximately 350 people come to Mayo Clinic to undergo holmium laser prostate surgery each year. Advanced technology. Mayo Clinic specialists are committed to providing the latest, minimally invasive treatment options for urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. Research. Mayo Clinic researchers continue to refine holmium laser prostate surgery and other laser procedures while contributing to advances in laser technology and equipment.

Expertise and rankings

Around 350 people have holmium laser prostate surgery at Mayo Clinic every year. HoLEP is technically challenging, and the most lasting results are achieved by skilled surgeons. Mayo Clinic urologic surgeons have the skills and training required to perform this specialized treatment. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is ranked No. 1 for urology in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, is ranked among the Best Hospitals in the nation and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, is ranked highly performing for urology by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2022–2023 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Learn more about Mayo Clinic's Urology department's expertise and rankings.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals, or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need. Learn more about appointments at Mayo Clinic. Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card. More information about billing and insurance: Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Doctors & Departments Sept. 17, 2021 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references AskMayoExpert. Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2018. Shigemura K, et al. Current status of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate. International Journal of Urology. 2018;25:206. Wein AJ, et al., eds. Minimally invasive and endoscopic management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. In: Campbell-Walsh Urology. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2016. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed May 23, 2019. McAdams S, et al. Morcellation efficiency in holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: Oscillating morcellator outperforms reciprocating morcellator with no apparent learning curve. Urology. 2017;106:173. Ibrahim A, et al. Eighteen years of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: A single center experience. Journal of Urology. In press. Accessed May 25, 2019. Kuebker JM, et al. Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: Patient selection and outcomes. Current Urology Reports. 2017;18:96. Tominaga Y, et al. Favorable long term oncological and urinary outcomes of incidental prostate cancer following holmium laser enucleation of the prostate. Molecular and Clinical Oncology. 2019;10:605. Warner KJ. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. May 6, 2019. Stern KL. A new laser platform for holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: Does the Lumenis Pulse 120H laser platform improve enucleation efficiency? Urology. 2017;102:198.

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Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota has been recognized as the top Urology hospital in the nation for 2022-2023 by U S News & World Report

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