Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the safety and efficiency of transurethral holmium laser enucleation of the prostate(HoLEP) for the aged.Methods50 old patients(above 70) with benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) accepted HoLEP.All patients were assessed with IPSS,QOL,Q_max and PVR before and 3 months after operation.ResultsBefore the treatment,the mean IPSS was 22.9 and was 9.7 3 months after operation,while the mean QOL was 5.3 and 2.1,Q_max was 7.2 ml/s and 14.3 ml/s,PVR was 127.5 ml and 19.3 ml.ConclusionHoLEP is a safe,effective procedures for treating BPH.

Key words: benign prostatic hyperplasia, Holmium, Laser surgery, the aged