ArticleUrology2012
National trends in surgical therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia in the United States (2000-2008).
Article in Urology, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05116592 (Post Prostatectomy Incontinence After Enucleation Surgery), which is not on this map. Cited by 66 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Post Prostatectomy Incontinence After Enucleation Surgery
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66 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Same-day discharge for endoscopic enucleation of the prostate: a systematic review and meta-analysis.World journal of urology · 2023Pooled it
- Prostatic arterial embolization for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
- Transurethral microwave thermotherapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2021Pooled it
- Prostatic arterial embolization for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- Comparative efficacy and safety of new surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia: systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2019Pooled it
- Clinical Implications for the Early Treatment of Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE): a Systematic Review.Current urology reports · 2018Pooled it
- Comparison of prostatic artery embolisation (PAE) versus transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia: randomised, open label, non-inferiority trial.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2018Trial
- Analysis of functional urological surgery trends 2013-2024 in England using the HES database.World journal of urology · 2026Article
- Practice changes in urethral stricture management in the US veteran population after the 2016 AUA guidelines.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- National Trends in Medication Prescriptions for Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Erectile Dysfunction: Findings from the Norwegian Prescription Database.European urology open science · 2025Article
- Trend of ambulatory benign prostatic obstruction surgeries during COVID-19 pandemic.World journal of urology · 2024Article
- Search trends in the treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia: A twenty-year analysis.Asian journal of urology · 2024Article
- Comparing the incidence of postoperative painful bladder spasm between malecot catheter and 3-way Foley catheter: a clinical trial.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2024Article
- Evaluating the Impact of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgical Treatments on Sexual Health.Biomedicines · 2024Review
- Does Preoperative Bladder Compliance Affect Long-Term Functional Outcomes after Laser Prostatectomy?The world journal of men's health · 2023Article
- Residency Surgical BPH Training Paradigms from MIST to HOLEP.Current urology reports · 2023Review
- Efficacy and safety of TURP, HoLEP, and PVP in the management of OAB symptoms complicating BPH in patients with moderately enlarged prostates: A comparative study.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2023Article
- Effect of urinary retention on the surgical outcome of holmium laser enucleation of the benign prostatic hyperplasia.Investigative and clinical urology · 2023Article
- Salvage versus primary holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: trends, outcomes and safety analysis.World journal of urology · 2022Article
- Safety of not withholding clopidogrel therapy during the immediate several days pre- and post-trans-urethral resection of prostate (TURP): a retrospective cohort study.International urology and nephrology · 2022Article
6 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
objectiveTo report an update of the change in usage trends for different surgical treatments of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) among the United States Medicare population data from 2000-2008. The rate of usage of thermotherapy and laser therapy in the surgical treatment of BPH has been changing over the past decade in conjunction with a steady decrease of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
methodsUsing the 100% Medicare carrier file for the years 2000-2008, we calculated counts and population-adjusted rates of BPH surgery. Rates of TURP, thermotherapy, and laser-using modalities were calculated and compared in relation to age, race, clinical setting, and reimbursement.
resultsAfter years of a steady rise, the total rate of all BPH procedures peaked in 2005 at 1078/100,000 and then declined by 15.4% to 912/100,000 in 2008. TURP rates continued to decline from 670 in 2000 to 351/100,000 in 2008. Rates of microwave thermoablation peaked in 2006 at 266/100,000 and then declined 26% in 2008. Laser vaporization almost completely replaced laser coagulation and in 2008 was the most commonly performed procedure second to TURP, with the majority performed as outpatient procedures (70%) and an increasing percentage in the office (12%). Men between ages 70 and 75 had the highest rate of procedures. Reimbursement rates correlate using some but not all procedures. Racial disparities reported previously appear to have resolved.
conclusionSurgical treatment of BPH continues to change rapidly. TURP continues to decline and laser vaporization is the fastest growing modality. There is a big shift toward outpatient/office procedures. Reimbursement rates do not appear to have a consistent effect on usage.
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