Laser treatment for middle lobe of the prostate
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat an enlarged prostate: removing only the middle part with a laser, or removing the whole prostate with a laser. The goal is to see if treating just the middle part works just as well and may have fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 18 or older.
- You have bothersome urinary symptoms or trouble urinating because of an enlarged prostate (BPH).
- A cystoscopy (a camera test) showed that the middle part of your prostate is the main problem.
- Your prostate is not too large (less than 120 grams on ultrasound).
- You don't have prostate cancer, bladder cancer, a narrowed urethra, nerve-related bladder problems, or a history of pelvic radiation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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