Rebecca C. Gerber, MD, presented “Learning HoLEP Once Already in Practice: Value, Learning Curve, and Tips/Tricks” at the 11th Urology Today conference on October 27, 2023.

How to cite: Gerber, Rebecca C. “Learning HoLEP Once Already in Practice: Value, Learning Curve, and Tips/Tricks.” October 2023. Accessed Oct 2026. https://grandroundsinurology.com/learning-holep-once-already-in-practice-value-learning-curve-and-tips-tricks/

Learning HoLEP Once Already in Practice: Value, Learning Curve, and Tips/Tricks – Summary

Rebecca C. Gerber, MD, presents practical guidance on the use of Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) in clinical practice. Dr. Gerber begins by enumerating the benefits of HoLEP as a treatment, and pre-operative requirements for patients.

Dr. Gerber then provides an overview of perioperative considerations and the steps for the procedure. She presents a video demonstration of the procedure in practice, providing her clinical perspective for each step.

Dr. Gerber concludes by presenting examples of past HoLEP procedures and providing her perspectives on which cases are better for practitioners with less HoLEP experience. She highlights the benefits of using HoLEP to treat catheter-dependent patients.

About The 11th Urology Today Conference:

Presented by chair Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS, the 11th Urology Today conference was designed to keep urologists, urologic oncologists, and other healthcare providers educated on the most pertinent issues in urology practices. Areas of focus included urologic oncology, men’s health and reconstruction, female urology, pediatric urology, kidney stones and related conditions, and methods of providing the best care amidst the required logistics of the business side of medicine.

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