BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

This study tested a new treatment called high-frequency irreversible electroporation (H-FIRE) against standard surgery (TURP) for men with an enlarged prostate. 118 men aged 40 and older with moderate to severe symptoms took part. The goal was to see if H-FIRE could improve urine…

This study tested whether a closed-system bladder irrigation device could lower the chance of urinary tract infections in 240 adults after prostate or bladder tumor surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to the new device or standard care. The closed system keeps the catheter s…

This study tested a new AI system that combines blood tests (cfDNA) and MRI scans to more accurately detect prostate cancer. The goal was to help men with borderline PSA levels avoid unnecessary biopsies. Over 1,600 men participated, including those with healthy prostates, enlarg…

This study looked at 108 men with enlarged prostates who had a special type of surgery designed to keep ejaculation working normally. The goal was to find out which factors help the surgery succeed in both improving urination and preserving ejaculation. Results were checked three…

This study looked at whether listening to calming instrumental music before and after a type of prostate surgery (called AEEP) can help men feel less anxious and have less pain. A total of 135 men took part; half listened to music during their hospital stay, while the other half …

This study tested a special balloon coated with medicine to help men with moderate-to-severe urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. The balloon is placed inside the prostate and inflated to open the blocked area, releasing the drug to keep it open. 80 men took part, and…

This study tested a drug called Tanzânia in 295 men who have both erectile dysfunction and an enlarged prostate. The goal was to see if it improves erectile function and is safe. Participants took the drug or a placebo for a set time, and their symptoms were tracked using a quest…

This study followed 99 people getting a treatment that blocks blood flow to fibroids, tumors, or other growths using tiny beads called HydroPearl. Doctors used an artery in the wrist instead of the groin to see if it's safe and effective. The goal was to track how often the proce…

This study looked at whether two common prostate surgeries for enlarged prostate (HoLEP and TURP) affect thinking and memory differently. 132 men aged 55-80 took memory and mood tests before surgery and three months after. The goal was to see if one surgery is gentler on the brai…

This study looked at 130 men aged 50 and older with an enlarged prostate causing bothersome urinary symptoms. Researchers used a simple ultrasound to measure how far the prostate bulges into the bladder, then tracked whether that measurement could predict who would get better wit…