Instructional Course: Anatomy-Driven Endoscopic Enucleation for BPH: Energy Selection, Plane Control, Complication Avoidance and Surgical Alternatives

Friday, November 13, 2026

13:15 - 14:45 CET

Chair(s)

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

The purpose of this course is to provide learners with a comprehensive overview of surgical techniques and the latest laser instrumentation for the anatomical endoscopic enucleation of the prostate.
The first part of the course will aim to present advantages/disadvantages of this technique.
The second part will focus on surgical techniques and will showcase various methodologies in accordance with the different lasers used. It will be structured into an initial overview highlighting the critical steps and key pitfalls of the surgical technique, followed by a video session demonstrating the procedure in detail, and a dedicated section reviewing the main surgical alternatives.
At the end of the course, participants should be able to distinguish the main features and differences between the different laser energies. They should also be capable of understanding the various phases of an AEEP procedure. It will be important to comprehend how different lasers support the surgeon during the intervention.

13:15 CET

Overview of AEEP: Patient Selection, “Anatomy-First” Principles, and Outcomes
13:15 - 13:20 CET

Advantages
13:20 - 13:25 CET

Disadvantages
Speaker: Silvia Secco – Niguarda Hospital
13:25 CET

Critical Surgical Points and Alternative Surgical Strategies
13:25 - 13:30 CET

En-Bloc Vs 2-Lobe Vs 3-Lobe Enucleation: How to Choose
Speaker: Gian Maria Busetto – University of Foggia
13:30 - 13:35 CET

Apical Mucosal-Sparing and Early Apical Release: Continence-Focused Tips
Speaker: Ka Lun Lo – The Chinese University of Hong Kong
13:35 - 13:40 CET

Scope Size and Irrigation Strategy: Visibility, Urethral Safety and Efficiency
Speaker: Gian Maria Busetto – University of Foggia
13:40 - 13:50 CET

When AEEP Is Not the Answer: Alternative Strategies And “Exit Plans”
Speaker: Silvia Secco – Niguarda Hospital
13:50 - 13:55 CET

Discussion
13:55 CET

Different Energy Sources and Procedures (Video Highlighting The Differences)
13:55 - 14:05 CET

BipoLEP/PlasmaLEP
Speaker: Ka Lun Lo – The Chinese University of Hong Kong
14:05 - 14:15 CET

HoLEP and MoLEP
Speaker: Gian Maria Busetto – University of Foggia
14:15 - 14:25 CET

ThuLEP vs ThufLEP
Speaker: Ka Lun Lo – The Chinese University of Hong Kong
14:25 - 14:35 CET

Surgical Alternatives: Aquablation, Simple Prostatectomy, Etc. - Where They Fit In 2026
14:35 - 14:45 CET

Discussion
14:45 CET

Closing Remarks
Speaker: Silvia Secco – Niguarda Hospital