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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HOLEP) after failed UroLift. This study showed that HOLEP can be safely used after UroLift. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to compare quality-of-life between photoselective-vaporization (PVP) and holmium-laser-enucleation of the prostate (HLE) in benign-prostatic-hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that both treatments improved the quality of life for patients with BPH. Some background Benign prostatic...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study made treatment recommendations in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. BPH can impede the flow of urine. This leads to lower urinary...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate Rezum, a new method of treating an enlarged prostate. This study found that Rezum was safe and effective in the treatment of urinary symptoms in these patients. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. BPH can impede...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the link between smoking, metabolic syndrome (MetS) and side-effects after prostate surgery. This study found smoking and MetS led to a higher risk of nocturia (waking at night to urinate). Some background Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgery used to treat urinary problems due...
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