Smaller vs larger scope for prostate surgery: a study
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares two sizes of a surgical device (a sheath) used during laser prostate surgery for men with an enlarged prostate. It aims to see if a smaller sheath works as well as the standard larger one, which could make recovery easier.
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Who can take part
- You are a man over 50 years old
- You have been referred to a urologist for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate
- You have tried medications but they haven't helped enough
- Your prostate is larger than 80 mL as measured by an ultrasound
- You have a symptom score (IPSS) greater than 15, a quality-of-life score (QOL) of 3 or higher, and a peak urine flow (Qmax) less than 15 mL per second
- You are willing to follow the study procedures and sign a consent form
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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