Ejaculatory-Sparing HoLEP vs Standard HoLEP
Purpose
The objective of this study is to compare a new surgical technique for HoLEP that will allow for sparing of ejaculation post-HoLEP.
Conditions
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 18 Years and 100 Years
- Eligible Sex
- Male
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients who are sexually active with antegrade ejaculation who are undergoing HoLEP for the treatment of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with pre-existing retrograde ejaculation - Patients who are not sexually active - Patients with indwelling urinary catheter prior to surgery, neurological disease, or history of prior prostatic/urethral surgery that may impact ejaculation - Patients who lack decisional capacity - Patients unable to read/speak English
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
|
No Intervention Standard HoLEP |
HoLEP procedure performed using standard care technique. |
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Active Comparator ES-HoLEP |
HoLEP procedure performed using ejaculatory-sparing HoLEP technique. |
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Recruiting Locations
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Chicago, Illinois 60611
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Detailed Description
The primary aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of ejaculatory-sparing HoLEP (ES-HoLEP) in preserving ejaculation while also maintaining good urinary outcomes.