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This study aims to compare perioperative parameters of EEP performed using a novel 100\u00a0W pulsed Thulium: YAG laser with high peak power versus a standard 100\u00a0W Holmium: YAG laser in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A retrospective analysis was conducted on 312 patients undergoing laser EEP, comprising 80 pulsed ThuLEP and 232 HoLEP procedures. Outcomes were adjusted for key perioperative variables (age, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, hemoglobin, preoperative prostate volume, prostate-specific antigen levels) through multivariable regression analysis. Comparisons between the two techniques utilized adjusted means and marginal contrast analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Baseline characteristics were comparable across groups. Pulsed ThuLEP demonstrated significantly shorter operative times, with a reduction of 6.23\u00a0min in total surgery time (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.006) and 4.36\u00a0min in enucleation time (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.001) compared to HoLEP. Although pulsed ThuLEP showed faster enucleation speed, it did not reach statistical significance (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.095). Laser energy consumption was comparable (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.191). Additionally, pulsed ThuLEP was associated with reduced hospitalization time (4.19 vs. 4.65 days,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001) and lower maximum postoperative pain scores (0.78 vs. 4.23,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The novel pulsed solid-state Thulium: YAG laser offers a viable and effective alternative to the established Holmium: YAG laser for EEP. Advantages of pulsed ThuLEP include shorter operative duration, reduced length of hospital stay, and significantly lower postoperative pain, making it a compelling option for surgical management of BPH.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Trial registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>German Clinical Trials Register number: DRKS00031676.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1007\/s00345-025-05756-5","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,7,26]],"date-time":"2025-07-26T09:33:30Z","timestamp":1753522410000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/springer_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["Multivariable regression analysis of perioperative parameters for a novel pulsed solid-state Thulium: YAG laser with high peak power versus Holmium: YAG laser in prostate enucleation"],"prefix":"10.1007","volume":"43","clinical-trial-number":[{"clinical-trial-number":"drks00031676","registry":"10.18810\/drks"}],"author":[{"given":"M. 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