In a nutshell The study evaluated the complications of surgery for benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) and which factors influence them. The main finding was that surgery complications increased over the years and in patients with prior medical therapy. Some background BPE is a non-cancerous increase in the size of the prostate...
Read More
In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of two different types of prostate surgery for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. The authors concluded that vaporization was associated with more side effects after surgery compared to loop resection. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition where the prostate...
Read More
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of tadalafil (Cialis) on patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). The main finding was that tadalafil improved CP/CPPS in these patients. Some background CP/CPPS is lower abdominal pain usually in the pelvis or groin region. It is...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to compare two different treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that there was similar effectiveness between these treatment options for BPH. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. Photoselective...
Read More
In a nutshell This study reviewed trials that compared the safety and effectiveness of two different surgical procedures for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. The authors found that EEP and ENE are effective and safe for these patients. Some background In benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the prostate is enlarged and presses on...
Read More
In a nutshell This study looked at the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients who had prostate laser surgery. This study found that these infections are a common side effect, and longer antibiotic use does not significantly lower this risk. Some background As men age, the prostate can become larger. If an enlarged prostate presses on...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared bipolar transurethral enucleation and resection of the prostate (B-TUERP) with bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (B-TURP) to assess which was more effective and safer for patients with enlarged prostates. The authors concluded that B-TUERP was safer and more effective than B-TURP for these...
Read More
In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate a minimally invasive surgical treatment option for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that the temporary implantable nitinol device (iTIND) is a promising technique for these patients. Some background Benign prostatic...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to compared two treatment options, bipolar endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (b-EEP) and bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (b-TURP), for benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). This study found that b-EEP is an effective and safe surgical treatment for BPO. Some background Benign prostatic...
Read More
In a nutshell This phase 3 trial is examining the effectiveness of vibegron in the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms (OAB) in patients with prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; enlarged prostatic gland). The main outcome of this trial will be a change in urgency episodes. This trial is being conducted in the US and Canada. The details A benign (not...
Read More
In a nutshell This study evaluated photoselective vaporization using laser (PVL) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found PVL to be an effective and safe treatment for BPH. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. BPH can impede the...
Read More
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effect of photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) on erectile function in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that PVP improved sexual function in patients who had erectile dysfunction (ED) before treatment. Some background Benign prostatic...
Read More
