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ReviewWorld journal of urology2024

Minimally invasive techniques in quest of Holy Grail of surgical management of enlarged prostates: a narrative review.

Joao G Porto, Renil Titus, Feres Camargo, Ansh Bhatia, Nehizena Ahie, Ruben Blachman-Braun, Ankur Malpani, Diana M Lopategui, Thomas R W Herrmann, Robert Marcovich and 1 more

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Review in World journal of urology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
3.7field-weighted citation impact, top 8% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 4 institutions in 4 countries.

Joao G PortoDesai Sethi Urology Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Renil TitusSeth GS Medical College, KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Feres CamargoHospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Ansh BhatiaSeth GS Medical College, KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Nehizena AhieDesai Sethi Urology Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Ruben Blachman-BraunDesai Sethi Urology Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Ankur MalpaniDesai Sethi Urology Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Diana M LopateguiDesai Sethi Urology Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Thomas R W HerrmannUrology Spital Thurgau AG (STGAG), Frauenfeld, Switzerland.
Robert MarcovichDesai Sethi Urology Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Hemendra N ShahDesai Sethi Urology Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA. drhemendrashah@yahoo.co.in.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4273-5502
University of Miami · USHospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo · BRKing Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College · INSpital Thurgau (Switzerland) · CH

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposePast decade has seen a renewed interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques (MISTs) for management of enlarged prostate. This narrative review aims to explore newer MIST for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which are not yet integrated into established societal guidelines.

methodsWe conducted a literature search across PubMed, Google Scholar, and FDA ClinicalTrials.gov databases on June 1st, 2023, to identify studies published within the past decade exploring various MISTs for BPH. Additionally, we gathered insights from abstracts presented in meetings of professional associations and corporate websites. We broadly classified these procedures into three distinct categories: energy-based, balloon dilation, and implant/stent treatments. We collected detail information about the device, procedure details, its inclusion and exclusion criteria, and outcome.

resultsOur review reveals that newer energy-based MISTs include Transperineal Laser Ablation, Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation, and High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound. In the sphere of balloon dilation, Transurethral Columnar Balloon Dilation and the Optilume BPH Catheter System were gaining momentum. The noteworthy implants/stents that are on horizon include Butterfly Prostatic Retraction Device, Urocross Expander System, Zenflow Spring System, and ProVee Urethral Expander System.

conclusionThe exploration of various MISTs reflects ongoing efforts to enhance patient care and address limitations of existing treatments. This review provides a bird-eye view and valuable insights for urologists and researchers seeking to navigate the dynamic landscape of MISTs in the quest for effective and minimally invasive solutions for enlarged prostates.

Indexed as

Prostatic HyperplasiaTransurethral Resection of ProstateHumansMaleMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresProstateProstatectomyStentsBenign prostatic hyperplasiaImplantsMinimally invasive surgical therapyOptilumeTransperineal laser ablationTransurethral ultrasound ablation

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PMID38217727
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