Laser vs. traditional: which surgery eases prostate symptoms best?
NCT ID NCT07741214
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two surgical procedures for men with an enlarged prostate causing urinary obstruction: low power HOLEP, which uses a laser, and TURP, a traditional cutting technique. The goal is to see which approach better relieves lower urinary tract symptoms, measured by changes in the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). The study will enroll 100 men with obstructed flow due to BPH, randomly assigning them to one of the two procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low power HOLEP (a laser-based surgical procedure) compared with TURP (a traditional surgical procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If low power HOLEP proves as effective as TURP, it could offer a less invasive surgical option for men with enlarged prostate, potentially with fewer side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single trial with 100 participants, and results may not apply to all men. Surgical risks include bleeding, infection, or urinary issues, and the new technique might not be superior to the standard approach.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mohamed Fawzy Salman
Cairo, Egypt
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