In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and laser prostate surgery in older patients and those with multiple medical conditions. The data showed that compared to laser surgery, TURP had a lower risk of needing further surgery but higher complications rates in these...
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In a nutshell This study characterized the safety and effectiveness of greenlight photo-selective vaporization of the prostate (GL-PVP) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that under real-world conditions, GL-PVP provides a safe, effective, and durable BPH treatment option. Some background Lower urinary tract...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the use of water vapor thermal therapy using the Rezum system as a minimally invasive treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors concluded that Rezum is a good minimally invasive treatment option that showed promising results for patients with BPH. Some background BPH is a...
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In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of bipolar transurethral enucleation of the prostate (BipoLEP) to bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (B-TURP) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that BipoLEP resulted in fewer adverse effects, complications, and faster...
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In a nutshell This study explored the use of aquablation for the removal of prostate tissue in patients with benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). The results confirmed the safe and effective use of aquablation as an intervention for BPO. Some background BPO involves the increase of the prostate gland that blocks urine flow out of the bladder. This...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the use of a temporarily implanted nitinol device (iTind) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors found that iTind reduced LUTS and preserved sexual function in patients with BPH. Some background BPH is the non-cancerous...
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In a nutshell The study compared outcomes of holmium laser enucleation (HLE) and plasmakinetic enucleation (PKE) in men with prostates larger than 60 mL in volume. The main finding was that both HLE and PKE are safe and effective for these patients. Some background Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland. It often...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of transurethral prostate resection (TURP) and thulium laser vaporesection (TLV) in patients with benign prostate obstruction (BPO). Researchers suggested that both methods have similar effectiveness in these patients. Some background Benign prostate obstruction (BPO) is caused by prostate...
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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 article investigated the safety and effectiveness of multipulse laser vaporesection of the prostate (MPVP) vs plasmakinetic resection of the prostate (PKRP) for patients with benign prostate obstruction (BPO). The authors concluded that MPVP might be a better treatment option for patients with BPO. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the outcomes after prostatic urethral lift (PUL) procedure in patients who have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that PUL can help with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), even in patients with severe BPH. Some background People diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia...
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In a nutshell This study looked at using aquablation (water jet treatment) to improve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It concluded that the water jet treament could improve the quality of life and symptoms of patients with BPH. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of...
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