Comparing laser therapy and standard surgery for an enlarged prostate
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares a new laser treatment (Echolaser SORACTELITE-TPLA) with the standard surgery (TURP) for men with bothersome urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. The goal is to see which approach works better at reducing symptoms like needing to urinate frequently or urgently.
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Who can take part
- You are a man with urinary symptoms like frequent or urgent urination, or trouble starting to pee.
- Your symptom score (IPSS) is at least 8, meaning your symptoms are moderate to severe.
- Your prostate is between 40 and 80 milliliters in size (about the size of a medium to large prostate).
- You have tried medication for your enlarged prostate, but it didn't help enough or you couldn't take it.
- You are able to understand 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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