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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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 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 Aquablation and TURP as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) treatments in men. It concluded that Aquablation could improve symptoms in larger prostates (more than 50g) with less side effects than TURP. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. An...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of GV1001 (Riavax) in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men. It concluded that GV1001 could reduce symptoms of BPH without side effects. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. An enlarged...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the use of convective thermal (a form of heat) therapy to treat urinary symptoms in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH – an enlarged prostate). The study found that heat therapy is effective in the treatment of BPH symptoms. Some background BPH is an enlarged prostate that may cause bothersome...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study assessed the risk factors for urinary incontinence (UI – loss of bladder control) after transurethral enucleation with bipolar (TUEB – a type of prostate surgery). The study found that older age and larger prostate volume were risk factors for UI. Some background TUEB is a type of prostate surgery used to...
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In a nutshell This study investigated what can predict treatment success in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Researchers concluded that certain bladder characteristics, as identified by ultrasound, are reliable predictors of treatment success with alpha-blockers. Some background Men with BPH often experience bothersome urinary...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effects of prostatic urethral lift (PUL) – a new procedure to relieve urinary symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may lead to troublesome urinary symptoms, often requiring surgical intervention. Since many interventions are associated...
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