Laser surgery showdown: does an extra incision improve outcomes for small prostates?
NCT ID NCT07688447
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two surgical approaches for men with small-volume benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate size 30 mL or less). One group receives standard laser enucleation (ThuLEP), while the other gets ThuLEP plus a bladder neck incision. The goal is to see if the combined procedure improves urinary flow and reduces the risk of bladder neck contracture, a common complication in this patient group. The study involves 120 men aged 50–85 who need surgery for their symptoms.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Transurethral Thulium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (ThuLEP) with or without bladder neck incision
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a better surgical approach for men with small prostates, potentially reducing complications like bladder neck contracture and improving urinary flow.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (120 participants) comparing two established procedures, so any advantage may be modest. The added incision could also increase risks like bleeding or scarring.
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Shanghai General Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200086, China
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