Table 4. Urinary incontinence rate after HoLEP.
| Characteristic | Milda | Moderateb | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative 2 weeks (n=2,997) | ||||
| Stress urinary incontinence | 204 (6.8) | 11 (0.4) | 215 (7.2) | |
| Urgency urinary incontinence | 129 (4.3) | 45 (1.5) | 174 (5.8) | |
| Postoperative 3 months (n=2,199) | ||||
| Stress urinary incontinence | 109 (5.0) | 19 (0.9) | 128 (5.8) | |
| Urgency urinary incontinence | 74 (3.4) | 39 (1.8) | 113 (5.1) | |
| Postoperative 6 months (n=1,853) | ||||
| Stress urinary incontinence | 34 (1.8) | 2 (0.1) | 36 (1.9) | |
| Urgency urinary incontinence | 17 (0.9) | 8 (0.4) | 25 (1.3) | |
Values are presented as number (%).
HoLEP, holmium laser enucleation of the prostate.
a:Mild: behavioral modification applied.
b:Moderate: medication including anticholinergics or imipramine required.