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Filter by:Rationale: Histological inflammation of the prostate is a common finding in the results of the histopathological examinations after a prostate biopsy or a transurethral or open prostatectomy. Several studies have investigated the role of prostatic inflammation in the development of prostatic enlargement and pathogenesis of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS). Therefore, prostatic inflammation could be a potential treatment target for men with LUTS. Objective: The aim of the study is the development and the validation of a nomogram based on clinical parameters that could predict the presence of prostatic inflammation. Study design: Non-interventional, multicentric, cross-sectional, observational prospective study. Study population: Men, age ≥ 40 yrs, with LUTS who will undergo any prostatic surgery for BPH (Open, laparoscopic, robotic, transurethral resection/enucleation, laser prostatectomy) or TRUS-biopsy according to the standard clinical practice of the participating urologists Intervention: All included males receive standard care for their symptoms according to the physician's practice. For this study, baseline demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients are recorded and correlated with the histological outcome. Main study parameters/endpoints: Development and validation of the Prostatic Inflammation Nomogram Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: No additional treatment or intervention related to the study is required. Therefore no negative outcomes are expected as the standard treatment is unchanged. There is no additional burden for the patients.
In this study, the investigators show that by upskilling of primary care physicians (PCPs) in SDM and leveraging on a novel pictorial Visual Analogue Uroflowmetry Score (VAUS), they can enhance older men's recognition of LUTS and stimulated discussion with their PCPs.
The pathogenesis of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) is currently unclear. Scholars have put forward different hypotheses, including the function of the extracellular matrix surface of the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer, downregulation of tight junction protein, increased urothelial permeability, mast cell activation, neurogenic inflammation, and psychosomatic factors. The symptoms are very similar to severe bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis, and the patients respond to existing medications. In 1956, Dr. George Hackett created a method for treating damaged ligaments and tendons called prolotherapy (proliferation therapy). Prolotherapy is defined as an alternative therapy for musculoskeletal and arthritic pain, including the treatment of irritating substances (such as dextrose, also known as d-glucose) injected into ligaments or tendons to promote the growth of new tissues. There are many clinical trials confirming that proliferation therapy can effectively treat painful musculoskeletal problems. For example, in patients with lateral epicondylitis treated with a solution with a final concentration of 10% dextrose, compared with patients treated with placebo (normal saline), pain and isometric muscle strength improved significantly. A recent literature review also tells that hypertonic glucose proliferation therapy can effectively treat a variety of musculoskeletal diseases. Hence, this research suggests that dextrose prolotherapy is an affordable and effective pain management strategy in dealing with musculoskeletal neuroinflammation pain in BPS/IC. In order to begin to understand prolotherapy and its therapeutic utility, this study should begin to elucidate the immediate response of prolotherapy in the urology field by investigating the impact of dextrose. This project is expected to accommodate subjects with BPS/IC, by injecting 10% dextrose into the bladder lining muscles of IC patients and performing various urodynamic tests and questionnaires to evaluate the patient's urinary voiding symptoms and urinary bladder function recovery. Afterward, the expressions of growth factors and cytokines in the urine samples were investigated in an attempt to reveal the mechanism of dextrose prolotherapy in BPS/IC disease.
The main hypothesis of this study is that peripheral magnetic neuromodulation can correct the symptoms of lower urinary tract in men. We assume that under the influence of t peripheral magnetic stimulation, both the subjective state of patients assessed by standardized questionnaires and a urination diary, as well as the objective parameters, assessed by non-invasive urodynamic studies, will be improved. This study will use standard protocols built into the BTL Emsella magnetic stimulator.
This is a trial to demonstrate the superiority of prostate artery embolization (PAE) over sham procedure in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) induced lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The trial will aim to enroll 108 patients at a 2:1 allocation over a 2 year period.
Comparative analysis of efficacy and safety of Aquablation (AQUABEAM Robotic System®, PROCEPT BioRobotics, Redwood City, CA, USA) and transurethral laser enucleation as surgical therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia with large prostates (80-180ml).
To assess the urinary symptoms and urodynamic findings concomitant with Pelvic organ prolapse before and after surgical treatment and to define the role of urodynamic study in treatment decision making.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate gland from smooth muscle and glandular hyperplasia seen in the aging population with a prevalence of upto 90% in patients in the ninth decade. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) are the most common presenting symptoms of BPH. Patients are initially evaluated with a complete history and physical exam to rule out other causes of LUTS and assess the severity of LUTS with scoring systems such as the American Urologic Association Symptom Index (AUASI) or the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). Patients with mild or no symptoms are treated with watchful waiting. Surgical procedure such as transurethral resection of the prostate and minimally invasive procedures such as microwave ablation and prostate artery embolization are performed in patients with failed medical management or patients who are not able to tolerate the side effects of the medications. Prostate artery embolization is a safe minimally invasive procedure shown to improve IPSS and quality of life with none or potential risk of minor complications shown in short, intermediate, and long term follow up.
Non-neurogenic male lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS) is one of the most common symptom presented in urological clinic. Male LUTS could be a result of a combination of many different conditions, including benign prostate hypertrophy, overactive bladder, diabetes, noctural polyuria, sleep apnoea etc. Also male LUTS has shown to have close relationship with metabolic and cardiovascular conditions. Because of the increasing evidences to suggest a close relationship of cardiovascular condition and metabolic problems and male LUTS, this is a study to retrospective review of the patients assessed in this urology clinic and have a more in-depth assessment of the relationship of the baseline characteristics of these medical conditions with the presenting symptoms, as well as the long term urological and overall clinical outcomes of these patients.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of digital pelvic floor muscle training and lifestyle recommendations in patients with Multiple Sclerosis having lower urinary tract symptoms.