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HoLEP vs MIST: Patient Selection & Outcomes

with Dr. Marawan El Tayeb

With the abundance of interventional options for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), how do you decide on the best treatment for each individual patient? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Marawan El Tayeb, chief of urology at Baylor Scott and White-Temple, joins host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the intricacies of decision-making in BPH treatment.

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Ep 215 HoLEP vs MIST: Patient Selection & Outcomes with Dr. Marawan El Tayeb

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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, February 11). Ep. 215 – HoLEP vs MIST: Patient Selection & Outcomes [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Marawan El Tayeb

Dr. Marawan El Tayeb is the director of urology at Baylor Scott and White-Temple in Temple, Texas.

Dr. Jose Silva

Dr. Jose Silva is a board certified urologist practicing in Central Florida.

Synopsis

The urologists discuss advantages and disadvantages of various BPH interventions, providing insight on when to use what. The conversation then goes deeper on holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), emphasizing the importance of appropriate patient counseling about retrograde ejaculation and transient urinary incontinence. Dr. El Tayeb shares his experiences in managing BPH both medically and surgically. He details his procedural approach, patient selection criteria, and postoperative care, along with special considerations for patients with prostate cancer on active surveillance. The episode concludes with a detailed look at alternative prostate treatments and insights into upcoming technological advancements in prostate care.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
02:44 - Evolution of BPH Treatments
09:40 - Weighing BPH Procedures
14:33 - HoLEP Insights
20:59 - Understanding HoLEP Equipment
21:06 - Techniques for Intravesical Lobes
24:10 - Post-Procedure Decisions
30:33 - Special Considerations for Cancer Patients
40:24 - Alternative Treatments and Final Thoughts

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