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Clinical Trials/NCT05308017
NCT05308017CompletedNot Applicable

Does Sheath Size Matter? Wolf 24 F vs. Storz 28 F Laser Sheath Size for Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate

Northwestern University2 sites in 1 country152 target enrollmentStarted: May 1, 2022Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
152
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Surgery Time difference between the 24F laser scope and the 28F laser scope

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare two different types of scopes that can be used for HoLEP. HoLEP is performed through the urethra using a Laser scope to remove obstructing prostate tissue. Laser scopes come in different sizes (diameters).

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Single (Participant)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 89 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
Male
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients Males 18-89 undergoing HoLEP for the treatment of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients who lack decisional capacity

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Surgery Time difference between the 24F laser scope and the 28F laser scope

Time Frame: Day 0

comparing operative time between the 24F and the 28F laser scope groups.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Surgeon evaluation of Laser scope bladder injury(Day 0)
  • Surgeon evaluation of Laser scopes flow rate(Day 0)
  • Surgeon evaluation of Laser scope visualization(Day 0)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Amy Krambeck

Director of the Endourology/Stone Division

Northwestern University

Study Sites (2)

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