A comparison between the use of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) with bipolar cutting loop diathermy for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy

Completed

• Conditions: rological and Genital Diseases: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); Urological and Genital Diseases; Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

• Registration Number: ISRCTN49628875
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 210

Inclusion Criteria

All patients scheduled for TURP under spinal anaesthesia will be approached.

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to give informed consent, general anaesthesia

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified