Urological and genital diseases: Other urological and genital disease Urological and Genital Diseases Bladder outflow obstruction
Conditions
Interventions
1. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
2. Transurethral diathermy vaporisation of the prostate (TUDVP).
Perioperative complications and time to discharge, de
Sponsors
Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 530 men with BPH causing bladder outflow obstruction will be recruited from four centres: one teaching hospital and three district general hospitals.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The efficacy of the operation will be assessed by symptom scores, urine flow rate studies at two months and one year after surgery. A questionnaire covering adverse events, quality of life, impact on sexual function and customer satisfaction will be administered preoperatively and at each visit by a trained nurse counsellor. This trial will be coordinated and the results analysed for safety, effectiveness and cost benefit in collaboration with the Prostate trials Office (PROTO) at Bristol. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed