ReviewWorld journal of urology2019
Beyond medications: office-based procedures for benign prostatic obstruction.
Review in World journal of urology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Local anesthesia for Rezūm™: a narrative review of the literature.World journal of urology · 2025Review
- Introduction of Rezum system technology to Ireland for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia: a pilot study on early outcomes and procedure cost analysis.Irish journal of medical science · 2022Article
- Topic issue: men's health in 2019.World journal of urology · 2019Article
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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
purposeWhen medications fail to satisfactorily treat bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic obstruction (BPO), procedural treatments are indicated. There is much interest in minimally invasive office-based treatments which can be performed under local anesthesia, allow fast recovery and have minimal morbidity. The purpose of this article is to review recent literature regarding safety and efficacy of office-based minimally invasive therapies for BPO.
methodsA literature search using PUBMED and Medline was performed regarding minimally invasive office-based treatments for BPO, including the prostatic urethral lift (Urolift), water vapor therapy (Rezum) and stents. Literature published within the last 5 years were reviewed.
resultsThe prostatic urethral lift (Urolift) is a safe and efficacious treatment for LUTS-BPO whilst also preserving sexual function. Rezum appears to be a safe and effective treatment in Phase 2 trials. Memokath prostatic stents do not appear to be a durable treatment; Allium prostatic stents warrant further investigation prior to recommendation.
conclusionsThe prostatic urethral lift (Urolift) is a safe and effective treatment for LUTS-BPO whilst preserving sexual function. Rezum also appears to be a safe and effective treatment in small RCTs comparing performance with TURP. Memokath prostatic stents do not appear to have treatment durability. Further studies would be warranted to determine whether Allium prostatic stents are safe effective treatments for LUTS-BPO.
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