Water Vapor vs. Laser Surgery for Enlarged Prostate
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares two minimally invasive surgical procedures for an enlarged prostate that causes urinary problems. Both procedures aim to improve urinary flow while preserving your ability to ejaculate normally.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 50 or older
- You have moderate-to-severe urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate (IPSS score of 13 or higher)
- Your prostate is between 30–80 mL in size (measured by ultrasound)
- You have weak urine flow (≤15 mL/s) and can still empty your bladder reasonably well (≤250 mL leftover)
- You have been sexually active in the past 3 months and want to keep normal ejaculation
- You have tried or cannot tolerate prostate medications, or prefer not to continue them
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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