What are the risks and recovery expectations after HoLEP?

Common risks include temporary urinary incontinence (usually resolves within weeks), retrograde ejaculation, and minor bleeding. Serious complications like capsular perforation or bladder neck contracture are rare. Recovery typically involves a catheter for 1–2 days, with most patients returning to normal activities within 2–3 weeks. The hospital stay is 3–5 days, and symptom improvement is often immediate and durable.