Comparing surgery options for very large prostate
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares three surgical methods to treat very large prostates that cause severe urinary problems. The goal is to find which approach works best with fewer side effects over a year.
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Who can take part
- Your urinary symptoms are severe and have not improved with medication, or you have had complete blockage of urine that required a catheter.
- Your prostate is very large, measured as over 80 grams by ultrasound.
- You do not have signs of prostate cancer or bladder cancer.
- You have not had previous surgery on your prostate, bladder, or urethra.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder that is hard to control.
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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