Feasibility and Safety of a Single Working Element for Bipolar and Laser Enucleation in Prostate Surgery: A Prospective Study
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexMale
Age50+
SponsorMenoufia University
About this trial
A prospective feasibility study would be a practical first step, focusing on real-time assessment and ensuring the new working element's integration is safe and effective before broader clinical trials.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) requiring surgical intervention.
Prostate volume ≥40 cc (as assessed by transrectal ultrasound).
No prior history of prostate cancer.
Disqualifiers
Patients with ongoing urinary tract infections.
Prior prostate surgeries.
Coagulation disorders or patients on long-term anticoagulation therapy.
Known urethral strictures or other anatomical abnormalities complicating endoscopic procedures.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- A single working element for bipolar enucleation
- A single working element for laser enucleation
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov