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Purpose To evaluate the long-term durability and complication rates after thulium laser resection of prostate (TmLRP) through a prospective multiple-center study. Materials and methods From November 2004 to December 2011, we prospectively studied 2,216 patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treated with thulium laser resection of the prostate at four medical centers. Patients were assessed on International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality of life (QoL), maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax), and postvoid residual urine (PVR). Perioperative complications were classified according to the modified Clavien classification system. Results Of 2,216 patients treated with TmLRP, 1,353 (61.1?%), 1,129 (50.9?%), 847 (38.2?%), and 541 (24.4?%) patients were followed at 5, 6, 7, and 8?years, respectively. Postoperatively, IPSS, QoL, Qmax, and PVR showed a significant improvement from 3?month after surgery and remained significantly improved during the entire follow-up period (p? Conclusions Thulium laser resection of the prostate is a safe and effective procedure with excellent durability in the treatment of symptomatic BPH.