Transperineal laser ablation of the prostate (TPLA) for selected patients with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic obstruction: a step-by-step guide
Transperineal interstitial laser ablation of the prostate (TPLA) has been shown to be a novel option for minimally invasive treatment of benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). Herein we provide an educational step-bystep overview of our technique of TPLA, focusing on the standardization of its surgical steps, the logistical aspects of its performance in an outpatient setting, as well as its early perioperative and functional outcomes