In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT) as a treatment for urinary symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Researchers suggested that this therapy improves the outcomes of these patients. Some background BPH consists of the enlargement of the prostate gland and is a common condition in...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the short-term functional changes and complications for the drug-free nitinol implantable device (iTind) for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The study showed that iTind is a low-risk device that can help maintain and even improve urinary and sexual function in these patients. Some...
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In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of Moses Pulse laser on patients with benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH). The main outcome will be the change in blood loss during and after surgery. This study is being conducted in Tennessee, US. The details BPH is a common disorder that affects older men. It consists of an increase in the size...
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In a nutshell This study compared Green-Light (GL) and Holmium Laser (HL) Vapo-enucleation surgery (VES) with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in the treatment of urinary symptoms in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Researchers suggested that GL-VES and HL-VES were better than TURP in the treatment of these...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) in benign prostatic hyperplasia. The main finding was that PAE was a safe and effective long-term treatment. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous condition in which the prostate gland is larger than usual....
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In a nutshell This study investigated the long-term effectiveness of the Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) in patients with benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH). Researchers suggested that HoLEP ensures durable effectiveness in these patients. Some background Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effects of silodosin (Rapaflo) on sexual function in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The main finding was that silodosin improved erectile function for most participants. Some background Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect of BPH (enlarged prostate gland). This may include...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of moxibustion in addition to conventional therapy for benign prostatic enlargement (BPE). Researchers suggested that moxibustion might be a good addition in the treatment of these patients. Some background Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPE) affects one-third of men older than 50 years...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) on overactive bladder (OAB) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) receiving tamsulosin (Flomax) therapy. Researchers suggested that mirabegron is a good and safe treatment for these patients. Some background OAB is present in 23% of the US population and...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of prostatic urethral lift (PUL) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Researchers suggested that this treatment is a good and safe option to treat BPH. Some background BHP consists of the enlargement of the prostate gland. This may compress the urethra (urinary tube) causing...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of tamsulosin (Flomax) versus tamsulosin and tadalafil (Cialis) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The main finding was that the combination treatment appeared to improve LUTS more than treatment with tamsulosin alone, with no difference in side effects. Some...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of prostate photovaporization (PVP) in benign prostatic enlargement. The main finding was that PVP improved prostate symptoms and quality of life. Some background PVP is a procedure that uses a laser to vaporize (burn away) part of the prostate gland. This can help...
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