In a nutshell This study assessed the effectiveness of Fluxonorm® herbal supplement when combined with standard therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors concluded that the effectiveness of standard therapy was improved by the addition of Fluxonorm® in patients with...
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In a nutshell The authors examined the relationship between prostate size and surgical outcomes following bipolar transurethral enucleation of the prostate (B-TUEP). The authors found that B-TUEP provided symptom relief regardless of prostate size in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Some background BPH is the non-cancerous...
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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 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 compared the effectiveness and safety of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), bipolar transurethral enucleation of the prostate (bTUEP), and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in medium-sized prostates. The authors concluded that all...
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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 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...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) in treating overactive bladder (OAB) in men. It concluded that mirabegron was a safe and effective OAB treatment in men. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (inability to hold on...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effects of combining dutasteride (Avodart) and solifenacin (Vesicare) on sexual function in men being treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that the combination of dutasteride and solifenacin does not alter sexual function for men with BPH. Some...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effect on sexual function of water vapor therapy for the treatment of urinary symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that water vapor therapy is effective and does not affect sexual function for men with BPH. Some background Urinary symptoms caused by BPH...
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In a nutshell This study looked at using Tadalafil (Cialis) to treat urinary symptoms in men who have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It concluded that tadalafil taken for a year could improve urinary symptoms in men who have BPH. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland. An...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of different combinations of drugs to treat male and female lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). It concluded that combination drug therapy is a good option for patients who do not benefit from taking only one drug. Some background Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are symptoms which...
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