transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

April 7, 2017April 7, 2017

Diabetes Can Predict Prostate Cancer in BPH Patients Undergoing HoLEP, Study Suggests

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Diabetes may predict high-risk prostate cancer in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) undergoing treatment with Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, according to a new Japanese study. Known as ... Read more

January 13, 2017

Patient-enrollment Completed for Comparison of Two Enlarged-prostate Surgery Approaches

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A Phase 3 trial that will compare two types of surgery for an enlarged prostate — Procept BioRobotics‘ Aquablation water-beam approach versus the traditional approach of transurethral resection of the prostate ... Read more

January 4, 2017

‘Glue’ Injection Cuts Blood Loss in BPH Patients Undergoing TURP, Study Shows

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Injecting fibrin glue into the prostate at the end of surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) reduces bleeding and has no impact on symptoms after the procedure, according to a study ... Read more

June 22, 2016

Review Looks at Surgical Approaches Used to Treat LUTS

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In a review, researchers compared several surgical procedures used to improve erectile function (EF) in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms associated benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH), and suggested that some appear more ... Read more

March 10, 2016March 10, 2016

In BPH Patients, Bipolar ‘Button’ Plasma Vaporization of Prostate Appears Superior to Classic TURP

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Bipolar “button” plasma vaporization of the prostate (BPVP) has better short-term results and is associated with fewer complications than classic transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in men with benign ... Read more