MP27-07 EJACULATION SPARING THULIUM LASER ENUCLEATION OF THE PROSTATE (ES-THULEP): OUTCOMES ON A LARGE COHORT

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:To assess the effect of ES-ThuLEP on sexual function in a group of patients with LUTS secondary to BPH. To evaluate how surgical technique in ES-ThuLEP can lead to ejaculatory function sparing.METHODS:Prospective study that analyzes changes in sexual function and urinary symptoms in a group of 283 patients that underwent ES-ThuLEP. To assess the changes on erection and ejaculation, urinary symptoms and their interference on quality of life, two validated questionnaires were used: ICIQ-MLUTSsex and MSHQ-EjD. Patients were evaluated before surgery and 3 and 6 months after ES-ThuLEP. Patients with previous prostatic surgery and evidence of ED were excluded. Statistical analysis was performed by the Student t and chi-square Test and logistic regression analysis. For all statistical comparisons significance was considered at p<0.05.RESULTS:Mean age was 64.21 years. Erectile function was conserved in 95.05% and 100% of the pts at three and six months respectively. Ejaculatory functio...