In a nutshell This study evaluated the real-world experiences of patients treated with endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (EEP) with the solid-state Thulium laser system (Thulio) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment. The studies concluded that Thulium laser EEP was a safe and effective treatment option for these...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of transperineal laser ablation (TPLA) of the prostate for patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to an enlarged prostate. The data showed that TPLA was effective and safe for these patients. Some background Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as urination...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of giving a double dose of tamsulosin (Flomax; 0.8 mg per day) to patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who did not respond to the standard tamsulosin dose (0.4 mg per day) and who could not have prostate surgery. The data showed that a double dose of tamsulosin was an...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of holmium laser enucleation of the median lobe of the prostate (HoLEP) on preserving sexual and urinary function in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that HoLEP significantly improved urinary function with preservation of ejaculation (sexual function) in these...
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In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes between holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HOLEP), open simple prostate surgery (OSP), and robotic simple prostate surgery (RSP) in patients with benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) and large prostates. The data showed that HoLEP was associated with a significantly shorter operative time, length of...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of Quisqualis indica (Rangoon creeper or Chinese honeysuckle; a type of plant) extract for the treatment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The data showed that Quisqualis indica extract was safe and effective for the treatment of these patients. Some background Benign...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the outcomes of GreenLight laser photoselective vaporization (PVP) in patients with large prostates for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that GreenLight PVP was safe and effective in these patients. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the outcomes of single-pass versus multiple-pass during aquablation in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that treatment with multiple passes during aquablation improved the urinary outcomes compared to a single pass in these patients. Some...
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In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of salvage (S) and primary (P) holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It also evaluated what were the procedures leading to S-HoLEP in these patients. The authors concluded that S-HoLEP was similar to...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of tadalafil (Cialis) alone, silodosin (Rapaflo) alone, and the combination of both in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that a combination of tadalafil plus silodosin is more effective than either drug alone in...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the short-term functional outcomes and safety of holmium (HoLEP) and thulium fiber laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuFLEP) treatment for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that both HoLEP and ThuFLEP surgeries are similar in terms of functional outcomes and safety in these patients....
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of adding dutasteride (Avodart) to tadalafil (Cialis) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that adding dutasteride to tadalafil is a good treatment option for improving LUTS in these patients. Some background...
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