The Effects of Holmium Laser Enucleation and Thulium Laser Enucleation on Continence, Urethral Stricture, and Sexual Function in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
This study aims to evaluate the effects of Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) and Thulium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (ThuLEP), performed for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), on the following parameters: urinary continence, development of urethral or bladder neck stricture, and sexual function, including erectile function, ejaculation, and libido.
Eligibility
Sex
MALE
Min age
40 Years
Max age
90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
* Indication for surgical treatment of BPH.
* Male patients aged 40-90 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with active urinary tract infection (UTI).
* Patients at high risk who cannot undergo spinal or general anesthesia.
* Patients with uncontrolled bleeding diathesis.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Number of Participants with Postoperative Urethral Stricture or Urinary Incontinance — Within 6 months after surgery Postoperative urethral stricture was defined as a maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax) of less than 15 mL/s on uroflowmetry at the first postoperative month, accompanied by a voiding curve pattern consistent with urethral obstruction. Postoperative urinary incontinence was defined as the presence of patient-reported urge or stress-type incontinence at the first postoperative month, supported by an increased score on the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ)
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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