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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In a nutshell This study assessed the effectiveness and safety of combined therapy of tamsulosin (Flomax) and two different traditional herbal medicines in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The study showed that tamsulosin with Ryutanshakanto provided pain relief in patients with chronic...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effect of diabetes on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data suggested that LUTS were increased in patients with BPH that had diabetes compared to patients without diabetes. Some background Men above 50 years of age frequently experience LUTS due to benign...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of Rezum water vapor therapy in real-world patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that Rezum water vapor therapy was safe and effective in these patients. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness and safety of thulium laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP) treatment for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that ThuLEP treatment was safe and effective over the long term in these patients. Some background BPH is the non-cancerous increase in the size...
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In a nutshell This study identified clinical risk factors that resulted in the failure of dutasteride (Avodart) add-on treatment to alpha-adrenergic antagonists for patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors concluded that an intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP; the enlargement of the...
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