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Early Apical Release vs Classic Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Post-Operative Incontinence Rates and Surgical Outcomes

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Registration Number
NCT04566588
Lead Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Brief Summary

To determine if early apical release holmium enucleation of the prostate (EAR HoLEP), as a surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, reduces post-operative urinary incontinence compared to classic HoLEP.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients must be 18 years of age or older
  • Patients must present to clinic with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Patients must be scheduled to undergo a holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with previous surgical management of BPH
  • Patients with prostate biopsy revealing high risk prostate cancer
  • Patients with a concomitant neurogenic bladder diagnosis (SCI, Parkinson, MS, cerebral palsy)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Post-operative Urinary IncontinenceTwelve Months Post-operative

to determine if patients who undergo early apical release HoLEP have reduced rates of post-operative urinary incontinence compared to classic HoLEP as measured by patient report of leakage

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Kansas Health System

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Kansas City, Kansas, United States

University of Kansas Health System
🇺🇸Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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