Risk Factors for Intraoperative Hypothermia during Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate

Conclusion: General anesthesia, instead of spinal anesthesia, is recommended in high-risk patients with advanced age or low BMI to avoid intraoperative hypothermia during HoLEP. Two-stage morcellation may be considered for large adenomas, when a prolonged operative time and hypothermia are anticipated.Urol Int
Source: Urologia Internationalis - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research