Hi @tlk1951. A year ago, I posted a message above about removal of excess prostate tissue with a TURP performed on me, and I hope I left the impression that it was a positive experience -- at the time (over 9 years ago) and ever since. In that same message, I cited literature that raised warnings about "morcellation" of bladder or prostate tissue, because that process could result in cancerous tissue spreading elsewhere in the body.

To be clear, there was no morcellation in connection with my surgery, and as I understand it, morcellation is not a factor in laser surgery on the prostate or bladder. HoLEP uses a laser to "cut" free bulbs of excess prostate tissue which are then cut into smaller pieces and removed through the urethra (much like the TURP performed on me). You may wish to have your urologist/surgeon confirm that morcellation is not going to be performed. Otherwise, I wish you the best of fortune with your surgery and remain confident that you'll be glad you had Mayo do the job.
Martin