Feasibility assessment of catheter-free water vapor thermal therapy for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Vi NguyenJoshua WinogradAlia J Codelia-AnjumKevin C ZornDean EltermanNaeem BhojaniSeth K BechisBilal Chughtai

Published in: World journal of urology (2024)

In well-selected men, catheter-free WVTT is feasible and improved voiding parameters and symptom scores. No changes in sexual function, infectious complications, or readmission were noted. Only 1 patient (5%) required postoperative catheterization within 30 days.

Keyphrases

benign prostatic hyperplasia
lower urinary tract symptoms
ultrasound guided
patients undergoing
case report
risk factors
combination therapy
replacement therapy
patient reported