Bipolar vs. laser: which prostate surgery is safer?

NCT ID NCT05200065

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two surgical techniques for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): bipolar enucleation and thulium laser enucleation. Sixty men with large prostates (80 grams or more) were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. Researchers measured operation time, complications, and urine flow improvement to see which method works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Bipolar enucleation of the prostate and thulium laser enucleation of the prostate
What this could lead to: If one technique proves better, it could lead to shorter surgeries and fewer complications for men with enlarged prostates.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and both procedures carry risks like bleeding or incontinence.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

benign prostatic hyperplasia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kasr AlAiny School of Medicine

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11562, Egypt

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