Does prostate surgery affect your memory? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07468084

First seen Mar 15, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

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 brain than the other.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Health Science University Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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