European Registry for Transperineal Laser Ablation of Prostate (TPLA) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Transperineal Laser Ablation of Prostate: Transperineal Laser Ablation of the Prostate is an ultra minimally-invasive procedure that consists in the insertion trough the perineum skin of laser fibers into the prostatic adenoma, under US guidance. Laser energy generates an area of coagulative necrosis that will bring to a reduction of the prostatic volume.

Study summary

The goal of this observational study is to assess mid- and long-term effectiveness of Transperineal Laser Ablation of Prostate (TPLA) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic obstruction measured by need and/or time until surgical retreatment.

Data regarding patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs), flowmetry parameters and safety about consecutive patients undergoing TPLA will be collected in a dedicated platform.

Secondary objectives of the study are:

* To assess functional and safety outcomes in patients treated with transperineal laser ablation for LUTS due to benign prostatic obstruction;
* To identify possible differences in characteristics of patients treated with transperineal laser ablation among the centers and possible relations between treatment application and outcomes, in order to explore the optimal indications and possible limitations of TPLA for LUTS.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Rate of partecipants needing for other surgery — 5 years
  Mid- and long-term effectiveness of TPLA measured by need and/or time until surgical retreatment for BPO (e.g. Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP), endoscopic enucleation, simple prostatectomy)

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