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Open AccessFeasibility assessment of catheter-free water vapor thermal therapy for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
To investigate safety and feasibility of performing water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT; Rezum, Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA, USA) without postoperative catheterization among men with benign prostatic hype...
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Prevalence and determinants of shared decision-making for PSA testing in the United States
Shared decision-making (SDM) is recommended for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing but appears underutilized. This population-based study assessed the prevalence and determinants of SDM for PSA testing am...
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Ablative minimally invasive surgical therapies for benign prostatic hyperplasia: A review of Aquablation, Rezum, and transperineal laser prostate ablation
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common diseases affecting men and can present with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Historically, transurethral resection of the prostate (T...
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Open AccessComparing prostatic artery embolization to surgical and minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To summarize current evidence to report a comparative systematic review and meta-analysis of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and open simple prostatectom...
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Correction: Retreatment rates and postprocedural complications are higher than expected after BPH surgeries: a US healthcare claims and utilization study
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A sco** review of office-based prostatic stents: past, present, and future of true minimally invasive treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
To conduct a sco** review of the existing literature and recent developments on prostatic stents for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Open AccessRetreatment rates and postprocedural complications are higher than expected after BPH surgeries: a US healthcare claims and utilization study
Up to 50% of men over 50 and 80% over 80 are affected by BPH. Shared decision-making regarding BPH treatment options can benefit from an improved understanding of relative risks and benefits for various treatm...
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Treating LUTS in Men with Benign Prostatic Obstruction: A Review Article
Benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) is a prevalent condition that affects men, primarily toward their old age. The condition is often accompanied by lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), which can significantly ...
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Nocturnal polyuria in women: results from the EpiNP study
Data from a large US population-based, cross-sectional, epidemiological study (the EpiNP Study) were used to assess the symptoms and bother experienced by women with nocturnal polyuria (NP).
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Safety and efficacy of GreenLight PVP in octogenarians: evaluation of the Global GreenLight Group database
The present study analyzes the largest international GreenLight database, the Global GreenLight Group (GGG), to evaluate the functional and safety profile of GreenLight photoselective vaporization of the prost...
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Characterization of the histological response to the Butterfly Prostatic Retraction Device in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia
The Butterfly Prostatic Retraction Device (“Butterfly”) is a permanent nitinol implant for benign prostatic hyperplasia. This study examines the chronic response of prostate tissue to the Butterfly in histolog...
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Pharmacotherapy vs. minimally invasive therapies as initial therapy for moderate-to-severe benign prostatic hyperplasia: a cost-effectiveness study
Recently, minimally invasive therapies (MITs), such as water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT) and prostatic urethral lift (PUL) have become an alternative to surgery or pharmacotherapy to manage benign prostatic h...
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Functional outcomes of GreenLight 180-W photoselective vaporization in patients with large (≥ 80 cc) prostates: an analysis of over 3000 men in the Global Greenlight Group (GGG) database
GreenLight photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) has gained widespread adoption as an option to traditional transurethral resection of the prostate. Prior reports expressed concern with the use of ...
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Prostatic artery embolization compared to transurethral resection of the prostate and prostatic urethral lift: a real-world population-based study
There are growing interests for minimally invasive surgical techniques (MISTs) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)-associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Prostatic artery embolizat...
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Complications of Stress-Urinary Incontinence Surgery
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common and distressing symptom that affects up to 45% of women. There are several surgical treatment options for the management of women with SUI. As newer materials and ...
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Complications of Stress-Urinary Incontinence Surgery
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common and distressing symptom that affects up to 45% of women. There are several surgical treatment options for the management of women with SUI. As newer materials and ...
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Development of a North American coordinated registry network for surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
To create a prospective, multicenter coordinated registry network (CRN) of robust “real world” data for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that links surgical practices to objective and subjective outcomes of ...
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Functional and surgical outcomes of Aquablation in elderly men
As benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an age-related process, growing interest in surgical management for elderly men has emerged. Recently, Aquablation was approved for treatment of BPH associated lower ur...
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GreenLight photovaporization of the prostate in high-medical-risk patients: an analysis of the Global GreenLight Group (GGG) database
We sought to characterize the adjusted outcomes of GreenLight photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) in high-medical-risk (HMR) patients using data from the largest international database.
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Patient Engagement in the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an ideal disease model to consider the utility and impact of patient engagement since treatment choices, outcomes, and side effects are complex. The aim of this review is ...
