NCT06759194 HoLEP vs BipolEP in Management of BPH Patients With Large Prostates
| NCT ID | NCT06759194 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Assiut University |
| Condition | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 98 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-01 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
This is a non-inferiority prospective randomized comparative clinical trial aiming to prove the non-inferiority of bipolar enucleation of the prostate in comparison to holmium laser enucleation of the prostate in management of benign prostatic hyperplasia patients with large prostates and in turn its feasibility as an alternative procedure in hospitals with limited resources
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>50 years * Prostate volume \>80 ml * Failure of or noncompliance with medical treatment * IPSS \>15 * Qmax \<15 ml/sec * Urinary retention and fixed catheters with poor results on trial of voiding without catheter Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with active UTI * Prostate cancer * Bladder carcinoma * Urethral stricture * Neurogenic bladder disorders * Redo cases