Comparison 1. Non‐contact Laser versus TURP.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Mean Change ‐ AUA Symptom Score: > 6 months follow‐up	3	359	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	‐2.47 [‐4.24, ‐0.70]
2 AUA Symptom Score:	4	236	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	0.21 [‐2.28, 2.70]
2.1 12 months follow‐up	2	157	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	‐0.51 [‐5.00, 3.97]
2.2 6 months follow‐up	2	79	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	1.35 [‐0.28, 2.97]
3 Mean Change ‐ Peak Urine Flow (mL/s): > 6 months follow‐up	3	385	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	3.18 [1.47, 4.89]
4 Peak Urine Flow (mL/s)	4	236	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	2.64 [0.53, 4.75]
4.1 12 months follow‐up	2	157	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	3.47 [‐2.78, 9.72]
4.2 6 months follow‐up	2	79	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	1.78 [0.70, 2.86]