In a nutshell This study looked at the occurrence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) after prostate surgery. This study concluded that the occurrence of LUTS after prostate removal was affected by certain factors. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate...
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Prior to the 20th century, most people lived about 47 years in the developed world because of infectious diseases. In 1940, the first use of penicillin to treat infectious diseases occurred and penicillin became available in 1945 to the general public. Science and research conducted throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, created more antibiotics so that life...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It concluded that PAE is safe and effective and may be a good alternative to medication in long term BPH treatment. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a...
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In a nutshell This study looked at using Silodosin (Rapaflo) to treat lower urinary tract symptoms caused by Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It concluded that silodosin is an effective treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland....
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In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) to treat lower urinary tract symptoms caused by Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It concluded that PAE is safe and effective to treat BPH. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of...
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In a nutshell This study compared two types of surgery in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. It concluded that robot-assisted prostatectomy could be a safer alternative to simple open prostatectomy. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. An enlarged...
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In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of two types of laser treatments used to remove prostate tissue in patients with large prostates. It concluded that both treatments were safe, improved urinary function and decreased prostate size. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at using a combination of alpha blockers (AB) and phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5I) to treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms. This study concluded that combination therapy of these drugs could improve symptoms. Some background Benign Prostatic...
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In a nutshell This study compared mortality (risk of death) in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia being treated with either 5 alpha reductase inhibitors (5ARI) or alpha blockers (AB). This study concluded that there was no increased risk with 5ARI versus AB treatment. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked the effect of treatments for BPH and lower urinary tract symptoms on male sexual function and health. It concluded that more invasive surgeries had more of an impact on sexual function. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. An enlarged prostate...
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In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of aquablation versus transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP – surgical removal of prostate tissue) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH – an enlarged prostate). The study concluded that aquablation was similar in safety and effectiveness when compared...
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In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of aquablation versus transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP – surgical removal of prostate tissue) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH – an enlarged prostate). The study concluded that aquablation was similar in safety and effectiveness when compared...
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