Two keyhole surgeries for an enlarged prostate
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares two minimally invasive procedures that remove extra prostate tissue to help with urination problems. It may help if other treatments haven't worked.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 45 and 80 years old.
- You have an enlarged prostate causing moderate to severe urinary symptoms.
- Your prostate is between 30 and 80 grams in size.
- You have already tried medications for your prostate but they haven't relieved your symptoms enough.
- You haven't had prostate cancer or any previous surgery on your prostate.
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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