Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common cause of urination dysfunction in middle-aged and old men, and surgery is its effective treatment. Transurethral resection of the prostate has been gradually replaced by other endovascular treatments because of its many complications in the perioperative period. Endoscopic enucleation of the prostate can achieve anatomic resection, with clear intraoperative field of vision, low risk of bleeding, rapid recovery after surgery, and high efficacy and safety. Different enucleation types have their own advantages in enucleation technique, energy platform and learning curve, but the key to successful operation is to correctly identify the capsule, which is related to the proficiency of the operator.