In 1996, Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate was introduced and has been shown to be safe and highly effective. Case presentation: We report a case of a rare complication that resulted in intra-abdominal compartment syndrome with prolonged intubation and intensive care, involving an 74-year-old male after holmium laser enucleation of prostate, with a massive irrigant fluid leakage into the retroperitoneal space. |