Laser Surgery for Enlarged Prostate: Holmium vs Thulium
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This study compares two types of laser surgery (holmium and thulium) for treating an enlarged prostate. It looks at how each procedure affects urinary control, the risk of urethral narrowing, and sexual function. If you're a man between 40 and 90 and need surgery for BPH, this trial could help determine which laser approach works best.
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Who can take part
- You must be a man diagnosed with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
- Your doctor has recommended surgery to treat your enlarged prostate.
- You are between 40 and 90 years old.
- You do not have an active urinary tract infection.
- You do not have a bleeding problem that is not controlled.
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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