Most Transient SUI After HoLEP Resolves Within 6 Weeks
Of patients who had transient stress urinary incontinence after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, 88.6% experienced resolution of the incontinence within 6 weeks after the procedure.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Aquablation Safe, Effective in LUTS Sufferers With Large Prostates
Significant improvements in symptoms, peak flow rate, and post-void residual volume observed in men with prostate volumes of 80 to 150 cc.
Prostatic Urethral Lift Effective for Obstructive Middle Lobes
The procedure improves symptoms at least as well in men with obstructive middle lobes as those with obstructive lateral lobes.
AUA Issues New Surgical Treatment Guidelines for LUTS
New clinical guidelines for the surgical management of lower urinary tract symptoms attributable to enlarged prostate offer 22 recommendations.
Sexual Adverse Effects of BPH Drug Treatment Clarified
Decrease in scores on the Men’s Sexual Health Questionnaire mostly due to ejaculation disorders.
Water Ablation for BPH Lessens Risk of Ejaculatory Dysfunction
A novel approach called “Aquablation” provides results comparable to TURP, but with a decreased likelihood of retrograde ejaculation.
Prostatic Urethral Lift Benefits Durable Out to 5 Years
Patients who underwent the minimally invasive procedure had a 36%, 50%, and 44% improvement in IPSS, quality of life, and peak flow rate, respectively, at 5 years.
‘Real-World’ Data Support PUL Use for LUTS
PUL involves placement of small permanent metallic implants into the prostate that lift the lateral lobes away from the urethra and remove obstruction.
BPH Risk Linked to Use of Prescription NSAIDs
NSAID users had a 2-fold increased risk of BPH medication use, 59% increased risk of a recorded BPH diagnosis, and 61% increased risk for BPH surgery.
Prostate Photovaporization for BPH Beneficial Long-Term
Average International Prostate Symptom Score remained low 5 years after the PVP laser procedure.
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