[Surgical management strategies of thulium laser enucleation of the prostate in different prostate volumes].

As the good functions of cutting, vaporization and hemostasis, the thulium laser has high safety and effectiveness in the enucleation of prostate. The surgery strategy of thulium laser also changes when enucleating different volumes of the prostate. In this paper, the prostate volume is divided into three types: small volume (<40 ml), moderate volume (40-80 ml), and large volume(>80 ml). The surgical strategies of thulium laser enucleation of the prostate in three different prostate volumes are discussed respectively. The operative techniques of thulium laser and preventive measures for complications are emphasized to cope with complex situations and provide reference for clinicians.