HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the prostate) is a modern alternative to traditional surgery for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms by removing obstructing tissue from the prostate, using a laser. The treatment has National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) approval with clinical supporting data of more than 10 years.
HoLEP has many advantages over conventional TURP procedure including:
For men older than 50 years, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common prostate problem. HoLEP treatment is performed to help with urinary symptoms caused by BPH such as:
Usually you need to stay in hospital overnight and should be able to go home the next day without a catheter, depending upon the amount of tissue that has to be removed. You should experience rapid symptom relief and a quick recovery with minimal risk of damage to healthy tissue, impotence or prolonged incontinence.
We offer competitive all-inclusive package prices making it easy to pay for your own treatment.
We have agreements in place with all of the major health insurance providers. So, if you are insured, please call your insurance company for authorisation.
A GP referral is always very helpful as it will provide your consultant with useful information, but you may be able to self-refer particularly if you are choosing to pay for your own treatment.
If appropriate, a date for the procedure will be arranged to suit you.
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